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Proterozoic Definition & Meaning

proterozoic
adjective
  1. formed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era; "proterozoic life forms"
noun
  1. from 2,500 to 544 million years ago; bacteria and fungi; primitive multicellular organisms

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What does proterozoic mean?
formed in the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era; "proterozoic life forms" from 2,500 to 544 million years ago; bacteria and fungi; primitive multicellular organisms
What part of speech is proterozoic?
Proterozoic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does proterozoic have?
Proterozoic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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