Auversian
Definition
A regional subdivision or transitional geological stage of the Middle Eocene within the Paleogene period, defined by the fossiliferous sand deposits researched in Auvers-sur-Oise, Paris Basin (France); as an adjective, it denotes the sedimentary formations or marine fauna characteristic of this epoch.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Auversian
- Auversian substage
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun or variable adjective with regular singular, plural, and feminine inflections. |
| Formation | Adjectival derivation applying the suffix '-ian' to the geographical type locality name Auvers-sur-Oise. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ɔː.ˈvɜː.ʒən] |
| Source | International Stratigraphic Guide and Geochronology Lexicon |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Orizontul auversian este caracterizat printr-o abundență de cochilii fosilizate de gasteropode și numuliți.
EN: The Auversian horizon is characterized by an abundance of fossilized gastropod shells and nummulites.
RO: În această carieră de piatră se poate observa clar contactul dintre stratul bartonian și cel auversian.
EN: In this quarry, one can clearly observe the contact between the Bartonian layer and the Auversian layer.
RO: Nisipurile de tip auversian au fost depuse în timpul unei faze de transgresiune marină din paleogen.
EN: Sands of the Auversian type were deposited during a marine transgression phase of the Paleogene.
Idioms & Phrases
Nisipuri auversiene / Auversian sands
RO: Depozite geologice detritice fine, bogate în material faunistic fosil, specifice bazinului parizian.
EN: Fine detrital geological deposits, rich in fossil faunal material, specific to the Paris basin.
Orizont geologic auversian / Auversian geological horizon
RO: Nivel stratigrafic îngust utilizat ca reper cronologic în corelarea rocilor sedimentare din Europa de Vest.
EN: A narrow stratigraphic level used as a chronological marker in correlating sedimentary rocks of Western Europe.
Faună auversiană / Auversian fauna
RO: Asociație de organisme marine fosile care permite datarea precisă a sedimentelor din Eocenul mijlociu.
EN: An association of fossil marine organisms that allows the precise dating of Middle Eocene sediments.
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