Paleotemperature
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paleotemperature is a noun meaning (geology) The temperature at a location in the geologic past.
Meaning
(geology) The temperature at a location in the geologic past.
Example Sentences
It is thus possible to use the position of the data on the profile to estimate the palaeotemperature of each sample at 40 Ma.
Word Forms
- paleotemperatures
- palaeotemperature
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palaeotemperature, palaeothermometry, paleoclimate, paleogeology, paleolatitude, paleothermometry.
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