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chronometric

chronometric

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Used to find the real age of objects, for example in archaeology
  • adjective
  • /ˌkrɒnəˈmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cronométrico
  • Radiocarbon dating is a common chronometric technique in archaeological research.

Examples

  • Advances in chronometric methods have improved our understanding of early human history.

  • The chronometric dating methods revealed the age of the artifacts.

  • The team used chronometric analysis to establish the precise age of the ancient pottery.

  • Scientists use chronometric techniques to study ancient civilizations.

  • Archaeologists often use chronometric techniques to date ancient artifacts accurately.

  • The chronometric methods employed by geologists help determine the age of rock layers.

  • To unravel the mysteries of the past, scientists rely heavily on chronometric dating methods.

Surface Forms

chronometric positive

Morphology

chronometric = metric (semi-transparent) = chrono + metric

The parts clearly suggest 'time-measuring', but the archaeological and geological sense is a specialized extension rather than a fully everyday combination.

Etymology

Chronometric comes from Greek parts chron- meaning 'time' and -metric meaning 'measure', the same chron- you see in chronometer, a precise clock. So chronometric analysis is about using methods that 'measure' 'time' to find the exact age of objects.