Triassic

== English == === Etymology === From Trias (“three-layered geologic strata between the Permian and Jurassic”) < German Trias < Ancient Greek τριάς (triás, “triad”), +‎ -ic. Coined in 1841 by geologist Friedrich August von Alberti (1795–1878). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /tɹaɪˈæs.ɪk/ Rhymes: -æsɪk === Adjective === Triassic (not comparable) Of or from the geologic strata above the Permian and below the Jurassic; of or belonging to the period 250 to 200 million years ago when these strata were laid down. ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Triassic (geology) A geologic period within the Mesozoic era, comprising lower, middle and upper epochs from about 250 to 200 million years ago. ==== Related terms ==== Trias 🝈 ==== Translations ==== === See also === Appendix:Geologic timescale === Anagrams === sarcitis