interpluvial

Noun

Meaning

interpluvial (plural interpluvials)

(geology) A period of decreased rainfall.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

interglacial

Examples

The 8.2 Kiloyear Arid Event and the 5.9 Kiloyear Interpluvial saw the drying out of semiarid regions and a major spread of deserts. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

interploidal interploidy interplume interpoint Interpol interpol-security