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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