noun
- a scientist who studies the age of rocks, fossils, and geological formations using various dating methods
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The geochronologist used radiocarbon dating to determine the age of the fossil.
- As a geochronologist, she specializes in analyzing ancient rock formations.
- The museum hired a geochronologist to verify the age of their mineral collection.
- The geochronologist’s research helped establish the timeline of volcanic activity in the region.
- Using advanced techniques, the geochronologist dated the meteorite to 4.5 billion years ago.
- The geochronologist presented findings about the Earth’s early geological history.