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- [tef-roh-kruh-nol-uh-jee]
- /ˌtɛf roʊ krəˈnɒl ə dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tef-roh-kruh-nol-uh-jee]
- /ˌtɛf roʊ krəˈnɒl ə dʒi/
Definition of tephrochronology word
- noun tephrochronology a geochronologic technique based on the dating of layers of volcanic ash. 1
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Origin of tephrochronology
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; < Swedish tefrokronologi, equivalent to tefr(a) volcanic ejecta (< Greek téphra ash) + -o- -o- + kronologi chronology
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Parts of speech for Tephrochronology
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tephrochronology popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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