"Zechstein" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From German Zechstein Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Zechstein}} German Zechstein Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Zechstein
  1. (geology) A unit of sedimentary rock layers of Middle to Late Permian age located in the Permian Basin (Europe), corresponding to the Lopingian (epoch). Wikipedia link: Zechstein Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-Zechstein-en-name-uC7px9zf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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