dalradian

/ˌdɑːlˈreɪdiən, -ˈreɪdɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of geological time equal to 1/10,000,000,000 of a geologic year, used in the British Isles for dating rocks

“The geologist estimated the age of the rock formation to be around 380 million dalradians.”

Synonyms

  • geologic age unit
  • geologic time unit

Antonyms

  • geologic epoch