CRATON

craton

(noun) the part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

craton (plural cratons)

A part of the Earth’s crust that has survived the splitting and merging of continents.

Anagrams

• Cantor, Carnot, Carton, Catron, Contra, TRACON, cantor, carton, contra, contra-, corant, tracon

Source: Wiktionary



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