Geochronologically

/ˌdʒiːoʊˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or according to the methods of determining geological ages and timescales.

Etymology

From geochronological + -ly adverbial suffix. Permits expression of processes understood through dating methods.

Kelly Says

When a scientist says something occurred 'geochronologically younger' than something else, they're using rock chemistry to read Earth's autobiography.

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