interstadial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Between developmental stages.
  2. Of or pertaining to a temporary period of thaw in the middle of an ice age.
noun
  1. Such a period.

Word forms

interstadial interstadials

Etymology

From inter- + stadial.

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