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Word

che

Phoneticsche

/ˈtʃeɪ/

Definition

n. Stands for Carnian Humid Episode. It was a time millions of years ago when the Earth's climate became very rainy.

n. Abbreviation for Carnian Humid Episode. A significant global climate change event during the Late Triassic characterized by increased rainfall and biotic turnover.

Examples

“Scientists study the ChE to understand how ancient plants reacted to sudden global warming.”

“The stratigraphic record of the ChE reveals a major disruption in the carbon cycle, coinciding with the diversification of early dinosaurs.”

Examples

simple

“Scientists study the ChE to understand how ancient plants reacted to sudden global warming.”

complex

“The stratigraphic record of the ChE reveals a major disruption in the carbon cycle, coinciding with the diversification of early dinosaurs.”

Usage

Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

Synonyms

Carnian Pluvial Episode

Domain

Geology

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