Geochrony

/ˈdʒiːoʊˌkroʊni/ noun

Definition

A rare or archaic term for the history or chronology of the Earth; the sequence of geological events.

Etymology

From geo- (earth) + chrony (from Greek chronos, time). An older formation largely superseded by 'geochronology' as scientific terminology standardized.

Kelly Says

Geochrony is mostly found in old geology texts, a reminder that scientific language itself evolves as better terminology emerges to describe what we know.

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