English Explanatory Dictionary

Oldest Dryas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A biostratigraphic subdivision layer corresponding to a relatively abrupt climatic cooling event, or stadial, that occurred during the last glacial retreat.

Word forms

Oldest Dryas the Oldest Dryas
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