lichenometry
The English word “lichenometry” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock.
Etymology
From licheno- + -metry.
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More English words
- lichenology
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- lichenose
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