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Precambrian Definition & Meaning

precambrian
noun
  1. the eon following the Hadean time and preceding the Phanerozoic eon; from about 3,800 million years ago until 544 million years ago

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What does precambrian mean?
the eon following the Hadean time and preceding the Phanerozoic eon; from about 3,800 million years ago until 544 million years ago
What part of speech is precambrian?
Precambrian is a noun.

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