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superchron

/ˈsuːpə(ɹ)kɹɒn/

superchron noun: a period of time between two geomagnetic reversals exceeding ten million years.

Noun

superchron (plural superchrons)

  1. A period of time between two geomagnetic reversals exceeding ten million years.

Forms of superchron

pluralsuperchrons

Origin of superchron

From super- + chron.

Questions about superchron

What does superchron mean?
Superchron means a period of time between two geomagnetic reversals exceeding ten million years.
What part of speech is superchron?
Superchron is a noun.
How do you pronounce superchron?
Superchron is pronounced /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)kɹɒn/.
What is the plural of superchron?
The plural of superchron is superchrons.

Words near superchron in the dictionary

  1. superchildren
  2. superchilled
  3. superchiral
  4. superchivalrous
  5. superchondritic
  6. superchron
  7. superchrons
  8. superchub
  9. superchubs
  10. superchurch
  11. superchurches

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