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absolute age

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absolute age [′ab·sə‚lüt ′āj]
(geology)
The geologic age of a fossil, or a geologic event or structure expressed in units of time, usually years. Also known as actual age.


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It took absolute ages to get past the area, but once you leave there is nothing.
I don't mind saying the Pirate Ship made me sick, but the ride I was most trying to avoid was near Oblivion and seemed to hang the wrong way round for an absolute age.
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