chron
See also: chroń, chron-, Chron., and Chroń
English
Etymology
Apparently from chrono-, perhaps for resonance with eon.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kɹɒn/
Noun
chron (plural chrons)
- (geology) A period of time between two geomagnetic reversals.
Derived terms
- chronozone
- subchron
- superchron