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craton

cra·ton

UK/ˈkɹeɪtɒn/ US/ˈkɹætɒn/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From Ancient Greek κράτος (krátos, “strength, might”). Shortened from original cratogen which was analogical to orogen.

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