Cretaceous in Russian
Cretaceous in Russian is мел, мелово́й пери́од — Cretaceous means the geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Cretaceous in Russian
мел
Pronounced: mel
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.
мелово́й пери́од
Pronounced: melovoy period
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.
What does "Cretaceous" mean?
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name The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
"Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period."
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adj Made of or relating to chalk.
"The cliffs are made of cretaceous limestone."
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Cretaceous in a sentence
- Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period.
- The cliffs are made of cretaceous limestone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Cretaceous" in Russian?
"Cretaceous" in Russian is мел, мелово́й пери́од. Cretaceous means: The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
How do you pronounce мел?
"Cretaceous" in Russian is мел, pronounced "mel".
How do you use "Cretaceous" in a sentence?
Example: "Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period." In Russian, "Cretaceous" is мел, мелово́й пери́од.
Are there other ways to say "Cretaceous" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "Cretaceous": мел, мелово́й пери́од.
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