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interstadial
a. (context geology English) Of or pertaining to a temporary period of thaw in the middle of an ice age. n. Such a period.
Usage examples of "interstadial".
Though a warming trend had bee moderating its worst effects-an interstadial period lasting several thousands of years-the glacial ice was regrouping for one last assa j K before the retreat would be turned to a rout thousands of ' But even during the milder lull before the final advance, not only coated low peaks and mantled the flanks of high r it held the continent in its grip.