A period, hypothesized to follow a nuclear winter, in which surface temperatures rise to a dangerous degree because of the release of carbon dioxide and methane from decayed organic matter.

(genetics) Conversion to allodiploid form

plural of Kurilian Bobtail

To request forcefully. / To claim a right to something. / To ask forcefully for information. / To require of someone. / (law) To issue a summons to court.