GEOCHRONOLOGY
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of GEOCHRONOLOGY
The science of dating samples of rock or sediment.
"Geochronology allows us to see more precisely how the world has evolved."
Any one of the methods by which the age of different samples of rock can be determined.
"The history of the East–Antarctic shield has been uncovered through uranium–lead geochronology."
Examples of GEOCHRONOLOGY in a Sentence
- "Geochronology allows us to see more precisely how the world has evolved."
- "The history of the East–Antarctic shield has been uncovered through uranium–lead geochronology."
Word Details
Is GEOCHRONOLOGY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GEOCHRONOLOGY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GEOCHRONOLOGY uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GEOCHRONOLOGY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | o | c | h | r | o | n | o | l | o | g | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GEOCHRONOLOGY
100 words from the letters in GEOCHRONOLOGY
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How to Use GEOCHRONOLOGY in Word Games
GEOCHRONOLOGY is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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