Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dendrochronologist
noun
den-dro-kra-NAW-luh-jist
Definition
A scientist who studies tree rings to determine the age of trees and historical climate conditions.
Examples
- The dendrochronologist took samples from the ancient oak tree to study its age.
- By analyzing the tree rings, the dendrochronologist was able to reconstruct centuries of climate data.
Meaning
Dendrochronologists analyze the patterns of tree ring growth to learn about the past environment and climate change.
Synonyms
- Tree-ring researcher
- Dendroecologist
