Interglacial

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • adj. Occurring between glacial epochs.
  • n. A comparatively short period of warmth during an overall period of glaciation.
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  • adj. Occurring between ice ages.
  • n. The relatively warm period between ice ages.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In geology, formed or occurring between two periods of glacial action: as, interglacial beds; an interglacial period.
    • Word Usage
    "It is of further interest to note that, had a hypothetical homothere population become isolated in interglacial Britain, it may only have lasted for about 1000 years before become extinct due to inbreeding."
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