Synonyms of carboniferous

Noun


1. Carboniferous, Carboniferous period

usage: from 345 million to 280 million years ago

Adjective


1. carboniferous

usage: of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era; "carboniferous rock system"

2. carbonaceous, carbonous, carbonic, carboniferous

usage: relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon

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