age determination

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(′āj di′tər·mə′nā·shən)

(geology) Identification of the geologic age of a biological or geological specimen by using the methods of dendrochronology or radiometric dating.


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(by teeth), an estimate of age from the stage of tooth development and/or pattern of wear.

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