Definition of penecontemporaneous in English:

penecontemporaneous

adjective ˌpiːnɪkənˌtɛmpəˈreɪnɪəs

Geology

(of a process) occurring immediately after deposition of a particular stratum.
〔地质〕（进程）准同期的，近同期的，准同时的
Example sentencesExamples
- Faunal comparisons suggest a close similarity to the penecontemporaneous Gidley Quarry fauna, Montana, with a taxonomic diversity consistent with other co-eval faunas in the Western Interior of the United States.
- The unit is composed of rhythmically bedded marls, horizons of laminated organic-rich black shales, rare marly limestones, clastic turbidites, and penecontemporaneous slumps.
- The occurrence of penecontemporaneous flood basalt volcanism in the region further suggests that the uplift was caused by a rising mantle plume.
- The depositional facies are consistent with penecontemporaneous, explosive volcanism.
- A penecontemporaneous river, the Walshville channel, restricted peat deposition along its course, and later deposited thick elastics over the peat.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin paene 'almost' + contemporaneous.

单词	penecontemporaneous
释义	Definition of penecontemporaneous in English: penecontemporaneous adjective ˌpiːnɪkənˌtɛmpəˈreɪnɪəs Geology (of a process) occurring immediately after deposition of a particular stratum. 〔地质〕（进程）准同期的，近同期的，准同时的 Example sentencesExamples Faunal comparisons suggest a close similarity to the penecontemporaneous Gidley Quarry fauna, Montana, with a taxonomic diversity consistent with other co-eval faunas in the Western Interior of the United States. The unit is composed of rhythmically bedded marls, horizons of laminated organic-rich black shales, rare marly limestones, clastic turbidites, and penecontemporaneous slumps. The occurrence of penecontemporaneous flood basalt volcanism in the region further suggests that the uplift was caused by a rising mantle plume. The depositional facies are consistent with penecontemporaneous, explosive volcanism. A penecontemporaneous river, the Walshville channel, restricted peat deposition along its course, and later deposited thick elastics over the peat. Origin Early 20th century: from Latin paene 'almost' + contemporaneous.
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