relative dating
relative dating · relative datings
A method of determining the age of a fossil by comparing its placement with that of…A method of determining the age of a fossil by comparing its placement with that of fossils in other layers of rock.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A method of determining the age of a fossil by comparing its placement with that of fossils in other layers of rock.
(countable)An act of so doing.
Forms
plural: relative datings| Singular | relative dating |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable