Interstadial

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Such a period.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Between developmental stages. not-comparable

    "the interstadial transmission of disease"

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to a temporary period of thaw in the middle of an ice age. not-comparable

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"the interstadial transmission of disease"

Etymology

From inter- + stadial.

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ice age

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