in·ter·gla·cial ( n t r-gl  shl)adj. Occurring between glacial epochs. n. A comparatively short period of warmth during an overall period of glaciation. |
interglacial [ˌɪntəˈgleɪsɪəl -ʃəl]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) occurring or formed between periods of glacial action
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a period of comparatively warm climate between two glaciations, esp of the Pleistocene epoch
| interglacial (ntr-glshl) Adjective Occurring between glacial epochs. Noun A comparatively short period of warmth during an overall period of glaciation. Interglacials are characterized both by the melting of ice and by a change in vegetation. |
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