geologic timescale

A form of geologic time scale — A chronological scale of the earth's history used to measure the relative or absolute age of any part of geologic time.

Meanings

noungeologic timescale (plural geologic timescales)

plural geologic timescales

  1. alternativeAlternative form of geologic time scale.
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