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A Dictionary of Earth Sciences | 1999 | | Copyright

chron
1. A small unit of geologic time, equivalent to the chronostratigraphic unit chronozone, usually based on fossil zonation (see BIOCHRON). When used formally (e.g. Gilbert Chron) the initial letter is capitalized.

2. A single time interval of constant polarity of the geomagnetic field (polarity chron).

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chron

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chron
1. A small unit of geologic time, equivalent to the chronostratigraphic unit chronozone, that is usually based on fossil zonation. When used formally (e.g. Gilbert Chron) the initial letter is capitalized.

2. (polarity chron) A single time interval of constant polarity of the geomagnetic field.

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chron

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chron A subdivision of geological time based on the direction of magnetization, as preserved in rocks of the period. Within many chrons there are shorter periods of alternate magnetization (subchrons). The two most recent chrons in Earth history are the Matuyama (reversed) and Brunhes (normal).

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	Fertil-A-Chron receives $600,000 in new financing, settles and renegotiates... PR Newswire; 4/20/1989
	Genetic Anomalies Announces Release of Chron X: Ascension and Chron X 2.2. Business Wire; 8/7/1998
	Genetic Anomalies Announces Release of Chron X: Overture and Chron X 2.0. Business Wire; 12/16/1997