Carboniferous in French
Carboniferous in French is carbonifère, Carbonifère — Carboniferous means relating to a period of geological time within the Palaeozoic era, made up of the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian epochs (each divided into lower, middle and upper stages), lasting between about 345 and 280 million years ago, the era in which coal was formed.
Carboniferous in French
carbonifère
(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the lower, middle and upper Mississippian and lower, middle and upper Pennsylvanian epochs from about 345 to 280 million years ago, when coal was laid down.
Carbonifère
(geology) the Carboniferous period
What does "Carboniferous" mean?
- adj Relating to a period of geological time within the Palaeozoic era, made up of the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian epochs (each divided into lower, middle and upper stages), lasting between about 345 and 280 million years ago, the era in which coal was formed.
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What is "Carboniferous" in French?
"Carboniferous" in French is carbonifère, Carbonifère. Carboniferous means: Relating to a period of geological time within the Palaeozoic era, made up of the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian epochs (each divided into lower, middle and upper stages), lasting between about 345 and 280 million years ago, the era in which coal was formed.
Are there other ways to say "Carboniferous" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Carboniferous": carbonifère, Carbonifère.
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