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单词 Rupelian
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Definition of Rupelian in English:

Rupelian

adjective rʊˈpiːlɪən
Geology
  • Designating the lower (older) stage of the Oligocene series, exemplified by certain clays and shales in Belgium and Germany; of or relating to this stage.

noun rʊˈpiːlɪən
Geology
  • The Rupelian stage; the strata collectively dating from this time.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From French Rupelien from Rupel, the name of a small tributary of the river Scheldt in Belgium + -ien.

Definition of Rupelian in US English:

Rupelian

adjectiverʊˈpiːlɪən
Geology
  • Designating the lower (older) stage of the Oligocene series, exemplified by certain clays and shales in Belgium and Germany; of or relating to this stage.

nounrʊˈpiːlɪən
Geology
  • The Rupelian stage; the strata collectively dating from this time.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From French Rupelien from Rupel, the name of a small tributary of the river Scheldt in Belgium + -ien.

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