Definition of Maastrichtian in English:

Maastrichtian

(also Maestrichtian)

adjective mɑːˈstrɪktɪən

Geology

Of, relating to, or designating a division of the Upper Cretaceous in Europe that is now regarded as the most recent stage of the Cretaceous, lying next below the Danian of the Tertiary.

noun mɑːˈstrɪktɪən

Geology

The Maastrichtian stage or age. Usually with the.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Archibald Geikie (1835–1924), geologist and historian. From French maestrichtien from Maestricht (now Maastricht, whence the 20th-cent. respelling) + -ien.

Definition of Maastrichtian in US English:

Maastrichtian

(also Maestrichtian)

adjectivemɑːˈstrɪktɪən

Geology

Of, relating to, or designating a division of the Upper Cretaceous in Europe that is now regarded as the most recent stage of the Cretaceous, lying next below the Danian of the Tertiary.

nounmɑːˈstrɪktɪən

Geology

The Maastrichtian stage or age. Usually with the.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Archibald Geikie (1835–1924), geologist and historian. From French maestrichtien from Maestricht (now Maastricht, whence the 20th-cent. respelling) + -ien.

单词	Maastrichtian
释义	Definition of Maastrichtian in English: Maastrichtian (also Maestrichtian) adjective mɑːˈstrɪktɪən Geology Of, relating to, or designating a division of the Upper Cretaceous in Europe that is now regarded as the most recent stage of the Cretaceous, lying next below the Danian of the Tertiary. noun mɑːˈstrɪktɪən Geology The Maastrichtian stage or age. Usually with the. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Archibald Geikie (1835–1924), geologist and historian. From French maestrichtien from Maestricht (now Maastricht, whence the 20th-cent. respelling) + -ien. Definition of Maastrichtian in US English: Maastrichtian (also Maestrichtian) adjectivemɑːˈstrɪktɪən Geology Of, relating to, or designating a division of the Upper Cretaceous in Europe that is now regarded as the most recent stage of the Cretaceous, lying next below the Danian of the Tertiary. nounmɑːˈstrɪktɪən Geology The Maastrichtian stage or age. Usually with the. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Archibald Geikie (1835–1924), geologist and historian. From French maestrichtien from Maestricht (now Maastricht, whence the 20th-cent. respelling) + -ien.
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