Triassic
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- (GA) IPA: /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/
Triassic (not comparable)
- Of or from the geologic strata above the Permian and below the Jurassic; of or belonging to the period 250 to 200 million years ago when these strata were laid down.
- 1990, Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park, Alfred A. Knopf, p 45:
- “Well,” Ellie said. “We know animals have survived. Crocodiles are basically Triassic animals living in the present. Sharks are Triassic. So we know it has happened before.”
- 1990, Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park, Alfred A. Knopf, p 45:
- (geology) A geologic period within the Mesozoic era, comprising lower, middle and upper epochs from about 250 to 200 million years ago.
- Trias
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