quaternary

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The geological period of the Cenozoic Era immediately following the Tertiary. It is subdivided into the Pleistocene and the Holocene Epochs
Of fourth rank or order
Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4
{n} number four
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
The Quaternary age, era, or formation
Later than, or subsequent to, the Tertiary; Post-tertiary; as, the Quaternary age, or Age of man
The second period of the Cenozoic era, following the Tertiary; also, the corresponding system of rocks It began two to three Ma and extends to the present It consists of two epochs, the Pleistocene and the Holocene
Geophysics the second period of the Cenozoic age, beginning three million years ago and extending to the present Geology relating to the rocks and deposits formed during this time R
{i} group of four; number four; second part of the Cenozoic era, present geologic period (Geology)
(1) The youngest geologic period; includes the present time (2) The latest period of time in the stratigraphic column, 0 - 2 million years, represented by local accumulations of glacial (Pleistocene) and post-glacial (Holocene) deposits which continue, without change of fauna, from the top of the Pliocene (Tertiary) The quaternary appears to be an artificial division of time to separate pre-human from post-human sedimentation As thus defined, the quaternary is increasing in duration as man's ancestry becomes longer
Consisting of four; by fours, or in sets of four
The geologic time period comprising about the last 1 65 million years
The number four
{s} composed of four parts; arranged in quarters; pertaining to the present geological period, of the second part of the Cenozoic era (Geology)
– At the fourth stage or level
(4) Geology Of, belonging to, or designating the geologic time, system of rocks, and sedimentary deposits of the second period of the Cenozoic Era, from the end of the Tertiary Period through the present, characterized by the appearance and development of human beings and including the Pleistocene Epoch and the Holocene Epoch [Back To Top]
last 2 million years
Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x[4]
The geologic period beginning two to three million years ago and extending to the present
A period within the Cenozoic era that includes the time 1 8 million years ago until the present
See the Chart of Geology
The period of geologic time starting 1 6 million years ago and continuing to the present day It is divided into two epochs: the Pleistocene and the Holocene, with the division between these two falling at about 10,000 years before the present Late Quaternary refers to the time between 700,000 years ago and the present day It does not necessarily exclude the Holocene epoch Pre-Quaternary refers to any time before 1 6 million years ago
that period of geological time which began two to three million years ago and extends to the present time
coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude; "the quaternary period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present"
The second period of the Cenozoic Era, following the Tertiary It began 2 to 3 million years ago and extends to the present It contains the Pleistocene and the Holocene periods
consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four; "quaternate leaves"; "a quaternary compound"
The youngest of the geological periods, extending from the end of the Tertiary (qv) 1 6 million years ago up to the present It is divided into the Pleistocene, and the Holocene which is the last 10,000 years The Quaternary is the time of the great ice ages with widely fluctuating climates and sea levels
The most recent period of geologic time which began two to three million years ago and extends to the present
The latest Period of geological time, from 1 6 million years ago to the present (See 'Ice Age' )
The period of geologic time that follows the Tertiary The Quaternary includes the Pleistocene and Recent Periods and is part of the Cenozoic Era
[1] A chemical term consisting of four components etc ; also, connected to four non-hydrogen atoms
quaternary ammonium
An ammonium group in which each hydrogen has been replaced by an alkyl or aryl group
quaternary ammonium compound
An amine derivative, containing four radicals, of general formula R1R2R3R4-N+X-; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring; X is any univalent cation such as OH-
quaternary ammonium compounds
plural form of quaternary ammonium compound
quaternary industry
The sector of industry that involves the intellectual services: research, development, and information. It is considered the fourth basic industry
Quaternary Period
8 million years ago to the present. The Quaternary follows the Tertiary Period and is the more recent of the two periods of the Cenozoic Era. The Quaternary is subdivided into the Pleistocene Epoch and the Holocene Epoch and is characterized by major cyclical changes of climate on a global scale. These led to repeated invasions of vast areas by ice sheets. Its major biologic feature is the evolution and dispersion of humans. The dramatic changes of climate and environment in the Quaternary led to high rates of evolution and extinction, particularly among the mammals. The extinction of many large mammals toward the end of the last ice age may also be related to the rapid territorial expansion of humans
Quaternary Period
Interval of geologic time
quaternary ammonium compound
Any of a group of compounds in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four organic radicals and one acid radical, used as antiseptics, solvents, and emulsifying agents
quaternary ammonium compound
a compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs
quaternary structure
The structure formed by the noncovalent interaction of two or more macromolecules, such as that formed by four globin protein molecules to make hemoglobin or that formed by histones interacting with DNA to make a nucleosome
quaternary

    Hyphenation

    qua·ter·na·ry

    Turkish pronunciation

    kwätırneri

    Pronunciation

    /ˈkwätərˌnerē/ /ˈkwɑːtɜrˌnɛriː/

    Etymology

    [ 'kwä-t&(r)-"ner-E, kw ] (adjective.) 1605. Latin quaternarius, from quaterni four each.
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