interstadial

English

Etymology

inter- +‎ stadial

Adjective

interstadial (not comparable)

  1. Between developmental stages.
    the interstadial transmission of disease
  2. (geology) Of or pertaining to a temporary period of thaw in the middle of an ice age.

Noun

interstadial (plural interstadials)

  1. Such a period.

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