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单词 Illinoian
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Definition of Illinoian in English:

Illinoian

adjectiveˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ(j)ənˌiləˈnoiən
Geology
  • 1Relating to or denoting a Pleistocene glaciation in North America, preceding the Wisconsin and approximating to the Saale of northern Europe.

    〔地质〕伊利诺伊冰期的(指北美更新世冰期,威斯康星冰期之前,接近北欧萨勒冰期)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The forest studied in Pike County, Illinois was on Illinoian glacial till in the Glaciated Section of the Mississippi River Border Division.
    • The Labradorean domain was more extensive in Minnesota and Illinois during the Illinoian glaciation than in the Wisconsinan glaciation.
    • During glacial retreat in the second of three advances, the flat Illinoian till plain was lain down in the lower third of the state north of Shawnee Hills.
    • These well-drained, sloping soils developed on Illinoian glacial till overlain with loess and have a compact fragipan that restricts root growth.
    • This preserve is located on a käme (a hill or mound of stratified drift deposited by glacial meltwater) formed during the Illinoian glacial epoch.
    1. 1.1as noun the Illinoian The Illinoian glaciation or the system of deposits laid down during it.
      伊利诺伊积冰;伊利诺伊冰川沉积

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Illinois + -an.

Definition of Illinoian in US English:

Illinoian

adjectiveˌiləˈnoiən
Geology
  • 1Relating to or denoting a Pleistocene glaciation in North America, preceding the Wisconsin and approximating to the Saale of northern Europe.

    〔地质〕伊利诺伊冰期的(指北美更新世冰期,威斯康星冰期之前,接近北欧萨勒冰期)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These well-drained, sloping soils developed on Illinoian glacial till overlain with loess and have a compact fragipan that restricts root growth.
    • The Labradorean domain was more extensive in Minnesota and Illinois during the Illinoian glaciation than in the Wisconsinan glaciation.
    • This preserve is located on a käme (a hill or mound of stratified drift deposited by glacial meltwater) formed during the Illinoian glacial epoch.
    • During glacial retreat in the second of three advances, the flat Illinoian till plain was lain down in the lower third of the state north of Shawnee Hills.
    • The forest studied in Pike County, Illinois was on Illinoian glacial till in the Glaciated Section of the Mississippi River Border Division.
    1. 1.1as noun the Illinoian The Illinoian glaciation or the system of deposits laid down during it.
      伊利诺伊积冰;伊利诺伊冰川沉积

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Illinois + -an.

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