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

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