Tonian

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τόνος (tónos, “stretch”).

Adjective

Tonian (not comparable)

1. (geology) Of a geologic period within the Neoproterozoic era from about 1000 to 850 million years ago.

Proper noun

Tonian

1. (geology) The Tonian period.

Translations

Tonian period

• Estonian: ton (et)
• Greek: Τόνια (el) f (Tónia)
• Hungarian: Tonium

See also

• Appendix:Geologic timescale

Anagrams

• nation, anoint, 'nation, Nation