Silurian
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Silurian (comparative more Silurian, superlative most Silurian)
- (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the Llandovery, Wenlock, Ludlow and Pridoli epochs from about 439 to 409 million years ago.
- 1887, R. A. Murray, Victoria. Geology and Physical Geography (page 126)
- In some places, however, quartz reefs, payably auriferous while in Silurian rock, have been followed down to subjacent granite, and have there been found to thin out and become unprofitable […]
- 1887, R. A. Murray, Victoria. Geology and Physical Geography (page 126)
- (archaeology) Of or related to the Silures, a pre-Roman British tribe.
Translations[edit]
of period from 439 to 409 million years ago
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Silurian
- (geology) The Silurian period.
Translations[edit]
Silurian period
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