HyperDic: proterozoic

English > 2 senses of the word proterozoic / Proterozoic:
ADJECTIVEallproterozoicformed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era
NOUNtimeProterozoic, Proterozoic eon, Proterozoic aeonfrom 2,500 to 544 million years ago
English > proterozoic: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningformed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era.
Example"proterozoic life forms"
CategorygeologyA science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks / rocks
BroaderearlyAt or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
Spanishproterozoico
NounsProterozoicfrom 2,500 to 544 million years ago
English > Proterozoic: 2 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningFrom 2,500 to 544 million years ago; bacteria and fungi; primitive multicellular organisms.
SynonymsProterozoic eon, Proterozoic aeon
Instance ofeon, aeonThe longest division of geological time
Part ofPrecambrian, Precambrian eon, Precambrian aeon, Precambrian periodThe eon following the Hadean time and preceding the Phanerozoic eon
Spanishproterozoico, Proterozoico
CatalanProterozoic
Adjectivesproterozoicformed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era

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