interstade
[ in-ter-steyd ]
nounGeology.
a period of temporary retreat of ice during a glacial stage; a warming period.
Origin of interstade
1- Also in·ter·sta·di·al [in-ter-stey-dee-uhl]. /ˌɪn tərˈsteɪ di əl/.
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