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Proterozoic

//ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk// adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the geologic eon from 2,500 Ma to 541.0±1.0 Ma. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Proterozoic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    formed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The eon from 2,500 Ma to 541.0±1.0 Ma, the beginning of the Phanerozoic, marked by the build up of oxygen in the atmosphere and the emergence of primitive multicellular life.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From protero- + -zoic.

Etymology 2

From protero- + -zoic.

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