| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,797,956,207 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
chronometry |
Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson | 0.03 sec. |
chronometry [krəˈnɒmɪtrɪ] n (Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) the science or technique of measuring time with extreme accuracy chronometry 1. the art of measuring time accurately. See also: Time2. the measurement of time by periods or divisions. — chronometric, chronometrical, adj. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
Interspersed are straightforward commentary, sketches, and photos of such subjects as the Gulf Stream, chronometry, nautical terms, a seagoing grace before meals, extreme weather, parts of a bosun's pipe, and manmade icebergs. The volume is divided into four sections of unequal length: 1) Improving the link between accessory phase chronometers and petrological information; 2) Advances in the chronometry of major minerals--pro-grade histories; 3) Texturally controlled ('in situ') chronometry; and 4) Understanding transport processes in rocks. In previous MI studies, (62,63) chronometry was used for controlling temporal parameters. |
| Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|