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单词 Pontian
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Definition of Pontian in English:

Pontian

adjective ˈpɒntɪən
Geology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the uppermost stage of the Miocene series in Europe (sometimes regarded as the lowest of the Pliocene series).

noun ˈpɒntɪən
Geology
  • The Pontian stage; the rocks collectively dating from this time.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Philip Lake (1865–1949). From Pont- + -ian, after Russian pontičeskij.

Definition of Pontian in US English:

Pontian

adjectiveˈpɒntɪən
Geology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the uppermost stage of the Miocene series in Europe (sometimes regarded as the lowest of the Pliocene series).

nounˈpɒntɪən
Geology
  • The Pontian stage; the rocks collectively dating from this time.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Philip Lake (1865–1949). From Pont- + -ian, after Russian pontičeskij.

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