Interglacial
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adjective.
Occurring between glacial epochs.
noun.
A comparatively short period of warmth during an overall period of glaciation.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In
geology
, formed or occurring between two periods of glacial action: as,
interglacial
beds; an
interglacial
period.
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adjective.
Occurring between
ice ages
.
noun.
The relatively warm period between ice ages.
cross-reference
interstadial
Form
interglacial optimum
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