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Craton Definition & Meaning

craton
noun
  1. the part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian

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What does craton mean?
the part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian
What part of speech is craton?
Craton is a noun.

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