- torridonian
- tor·ri·do·ni·an
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Torridonian — In geology, Torridonian describes a series of proterozoic arenaceous sedimentary rocks, extensively developed in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, and particularly in the district of upper Loch Torridon, a circumstance which suggested the name … Wikipedia
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