chron

See also: chroń, chron-, Chron., and Chroń

English

Etymology

Apparently from chrono-, perhaps for resonance with eon.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɹɒn/
• Rhymes: -ɒn

Noun

chron (plural chrons)

1. (geology) A period of time between two geomagnetic reversals.

Derived terms

• biochron
• chronozone
• isochron
• subchron
• superchron