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Relative dating

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA method of determining the age of a fossil by comparing its placement with that of fossils in other layers of rock.

2.NounAn act of so doing.

Synonyms

radiometric age geochronology radiocarbon dating dating stratigraphy index fossil radiochronology geochronometer radiodating stage tephrochronology potassium-argon dating

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