geocline

/dʒiˈoʊklɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A geologic time scale used to measure and correlate the age of rocks and their contained fossils.

“The geologist used the geocline to determine the age of the rock formation.”

2. noun

A line or zone of different rock types or ages.

“The geocline in the region marked the boundary between the old and new rock formations.”

Synonyms

  • geologic time scale
  • rock age

Antonyms

  • chronozone