archaean
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/ɑːˈkiːən/
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/ɑːˈkiːən/ · /ɑɹˈkiːən/
Definition of archaean
5 senses · 3 parts of speech · etymology included
adj
- (not-comparable)Of or relating to Arche, the Muse of beginnings in Greek mythology.
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adj
- (not-comparable)Of or relating to Arche, the Muse of beginnings in Greek mythology.
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(not-comparable)Of, or relating to the geologic eon from about 4,031 to 2,500 million years ago; comprises the Eoarchean, Paleoarchean, Mesoarchean and Neoarchean eras; marked by an atmosphere with little oxygen, the formation of the first continents and oceans and the emergence of simple life.
“The oldest vestiges of continental crust, which date from the Archaean aeon about 4 billion years ago, are in Acasta in north-west Canada.”
- (not-comparable)Of or relating to the irregular Jovian moon named for Arche.
name
- The eon from 2,500 Ma to 4,000 Ma.
noun
- Any organism of the domain Archaea.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖα (arkhaîa, “ancient”), neuter plural of ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, “ancient”).
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