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ossiferous

/ɒˈsɪf.ər.əs/

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adjective

/ɒˈsɪf.ər.əs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'содержащий или дающий кости', обычно используемое в палеонтологическом или геологическом контексте.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'containing or yielding bones', typically used in paleontological or geological contexts.

  1. Containing bonesC2formalscientific

    Describes a substance or deposit that contains bones, especially fossilized ones.

    ruСодержащий кости

    • The cave yielded an ossiferous layer rich in prehistoric remains.
    • Paleontologists excavated an ossiferous breccia from the site.
    • The ossiferous clay deposits were carefully analyzed for ancient fauna.