Zechstein
Pronunciation : Zech"stein`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr., fr. zeche a mine + stein a stone.] (Geol.)
Definition : Defn: The upper division of the Permian (Dyas) of Europe. The prevailing rock is a magnesian limestone.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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