paleolongitude

English

Alternative forms

• palaeolongitude (UK)

Etymology

From paleo- +‎ longitude.

Noun

paleolongitude (plural paleolongitudes)

1. (geology, paleontology) The former longitude of a particular geologic formation at a time in the geologic past, often specifically the time of formation

Derived terms

• paleolongitudinal

Related terms

• paleoaltitude
• paleodepth
• paleolatitude