Meaning of Carboniferous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑrbəˈnɪfərəs/

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  1. Noun

    Carboniferous

    Definitions

    1. from 345 million to 280 million years ago

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    carboniferous

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era

    Examples

    • « carboniferous rock system »
  3. 2. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon

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