isochronon

English

Etymology

See isochronous.

Noun

isochronon (plural isochronons)

1. (chiefly science fiction) A clock designed to keep very accurate time.
   • 1980, Felix C. Gotschalk, “The Wishes of Maidens”, in George R. R. Martin, editor, New Voices III: The Campbell Award Nominees, page 175:

     A bedside isochronon diffused a soft-light 9:30