Dendrochronology

Origin

- + chronology

Full definition of dendrochronology

Noun

1. (biology, archaeology) The science that uses the spacing between the annual growth rings of trees to date their exact year of formation.

Derived terms

• dendrochronological
• dendrochronologically
• dendrochronologist

Related terms

• dendroarchaeology
• dendrochemistry
• dendroclimatology
• dendroecology
• dendrogeomorphology
• dendrohydrology