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PERMIAN SYSTEM

\pˈɜːmi͡ən sˈɪstəm], \pˈɜːmi‍ən sˈɪstəm], \p_ˈɜː_m_iə_n s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_m]\

Definitions of PERMIAN SYSTEM

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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In geol., a term applied to the lower division of what was formerly regarded as the New Red Sandstone-so called from their extensive development in the government of Perm, in central Russia.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

(developed in district of Perm, Russia) (Geol.) = Lower New Red Sandstones + magnesian limestones, marlslate, etc. ; in Germ, called Dyas [Gr.] ; cf. the word Triassic.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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