carboniferous

• Relatif à la période carbonifère, une ère géologique caractérisée par de vastes forêts ayant produit du charbon ; également utilisé pour décrire ce qui contient ou produit du carbone.

Relating to the Carboniferous period, a geological era characterized by extensive coal-forming forests; also used to describe something containing or producing carbon.

1. Relating to the Carboniferous periodC1formalscientific

   Relating to the geological period that occurred approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, known for vast coal-forming forests and swamps.

   Carbonifère (relatif à la période)

   • The Carboniferous era saw the formation of extensive coal deposits.
   • Fossils of giant ferns are characteristic of Carboniferous rock layers.
   • Scientists study Carboniferous strata to understand ancient climate conditions.

2. Containing or yielding carbonC2formalscientific

   Relating to or consisting of carbon; capable of producing carbon.

   carbonifère (contenant du carbone)

   • Carboniferous materials are essential in the production of steel.
   • The chemist analyzed the carboniferous content of the sample.
   • Carboniferous compounds are studied for their energy potential.

   Synonymescarbonaceouscarbonous

• Nom propre désignant une période géologique spécifique, la cinquième période de l'ère paléozoïque, caractérisée par de vastes forêts et marécages houillers.

A proper noun referring to a specific geological period, the fifth period of the Paleozoic Era, known for extensive coal-forming forests and swamps.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. C1formal

   The Carboniferous is a geological period that lasted from about 359 to 299 million years ago, known for vast coal-forming forests and the first reptiles.

   Carbonifère

   • The Carboniferous is famous for its extensive coal deposits.
   • Many fossils from the Carboniferous period have been found in Europe.
   • During the Carboniferous, the first reptiles appeared on land.

   Synonymescarboniferous period