stadial

1 of 2

adjective

sta·​di·​al
ˈstādēəl
: of or relating to a stage, stadial, or stadium

stadial

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: a substage of a glacial stage
especially : one marked by a readvance of ice

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

stadium + -al

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“Stadial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stadial. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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