Interglacial
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈɡɫeɪʃəɫ/
Interglacial (adjective)
- Describing a warm period between two ice ages when temperatures rise and ice melts.
Examples
- The interglacial periods are crucial for understanding climate change.
- An interglacial period is warmer than an ice age.
Common collocations: interglacial climate, interglacial period