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geochronologist

geochronologist

9.9
A scientist who finds when rocks formed and how old they are
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒiːoʊˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : geocronólogo
  • To understand Earth's history, a geochronologist analyzes minerals from deep within the crust.

Examples

  • A team led by a geochronologist discovered that the fossils were millions of years old.

  • The geochronologist used radiometric dating to estimate the age of the volcanic rocks.

  • A geochronologist can help us understand Earth's history.

  • Many geochronologists work with radiometric dating techniques.

  • The geochronologist analyzed rock samples to determine their age and how they relate to historical geological events.

  • During the conference, the geochronologist presented her findings on the timing of volcanic eruptions in the region.

  • As a leading geochronologist, he uses advanced techniques to date ancient fossils and help understand Earth's history.

Synonyms

dater
vsgeochronologist
7.2

A person who finds the age of objects like fossils

specializes in determining ages and timing of geological events
chronologer
vsgeochronologist
9.9

A person who finds the dates of events and puts them in order

focuses specifically on ages and timing of rocks and geological events
chronologist
vsgeochronologist
  • Specialized
7.8

A person who studies and records when events happen

emphasizes measuring dates and times for geological formations

Surface Forms

geochronologist singular
geochronologists plural

Morphology

geochronologist = geochronology (semi-transparent) = geo + chrono + log + ist

The formation is regular with the person suffix -ist added to a specialized scientific base, but the base term itself is unlikely to be familiar to many learners.

Etymology

Geochronologist breaks into three parts: geo- meaning 'earth', chron- meaning 'time', and -logist meaning 'one who studies'. So a geochronologist is literally an 'earth-time' scientist — someone who finds the ages of rocks and the timing of events in Earth's history.