tephrochronology

noun

A geochronological technique that uses discrete layers of tephra to create a chronological framework in which paleoenvironmental or archaeological records can be placed.

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Meanings

nountephrochronology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA geochronological technique that uses discrete layers of tephra to create a chronological framework in which paleoenvironmental or archaeological records can be placed.

Origin

From tephro- + chronology.

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