isochronon

/ɪˈsɒkrənɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A theoretical curve that represents the time it takes for a planet to rotate once on its axis and orbit the sun, used to determine the density of the planet.

“The isochronon of a distant planet helped scientists to understand its mass and composition.”

Synonyms

  • planet curve
  • rotation curve

Antonyms

  • chronon
  • tachyon