Associations to the word «Carboniferous»

CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. (geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the lower, middle and upper Mississippian and lower, middle and upper Pennsylvanian epochs from about 345 to 280 million years ago, when coal was laid down

CARBONIFEROUS, proper noun. (geology) the Carboniferous period

CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. Containing or producing carbon

CARBONIFEROUS, noun. From 345 million to 280 million years ago.

CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. Of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era; "carboniferous rock system".

CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon.