interstadial

adj, noun — 3 senses

interstadial

adj

Etymology From inter- + stadial.

1

Between developmental stages.

the interstadial transmission of disease

2

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Of or pertaining to a temporary period of thaw in the middle of an ice age.

Derived terms: interstadially

interstadial

noun

Etymology From inter- + stadial.

1

Such a period.

Related terms: interglacial

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