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Meaning of Anthracolithic in English:

Anthracolithic

Pronunciation /ˌanθrəkəˈlɪθɪk/

adjective

rare Geology

  • Of, relating to, or including the Permian and Carboniferous periods or systems considered together. Also as noun: the period or system comprising the Permian and Carboniferous.

Origin

Late 19th century. From anthraco- + -lithic.