nucleochronology
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Scientists used stellar nucleochronology to determine the age of the sun and other stars in our galaxy.
Definition:The application of nucleochronology to study the age of stars based on the isotopic compositions of chemical elements within them.
From stellar nucleochronology
Example:Planetary scientists employed planetary nucleochronology to estimate the age of Mars' crust.
Definition:The process of determining the age of a planetary body through the analysis of radioactive isotopes present in its materials.
From planetary nucleochronology
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