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interstadial
in·ter·sta·di·al [ ìntər stáydee əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of a warmer period within an ice age: relating to a short period of relatively warmer climate within an ice age
[Early 20th century. <inter- + Latin stadium "stage"]
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