Precambrian

Speech parts

1. Precambrian - Noun

2. Precambrian - Adjective

3. Precambrian - Proper noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

triassic devonian permian silurian pliocene ordovician oligocene mesozoic cryptozoic Precambrian aeon Precambrian eon Precambrian period

Antonyms

phanerozoic

Phrases with the word

precambrian shield

Examples

According to J.D.A. Piper, Rodinia is one of two models for the configuration and history of the continental crust in the latter part of Precambrian times. Source: Internet

Amthor (2003) describes evidence from Oman that indicates the carbon isotope excursion relates to a mass extinction: the disappearance of distinctive fossils from the Precambrian coincides exactly with the carbon-13 anomaly. Source: Internet

A continuous section is available from beds that are clearly Precambrian into beds that are clearly Cambrian. Source: Internet

Ancient Precambrian basalts are usually only found in fold and thrust belts, and are often heavily metamorphosed. Source: Internet

As originally used, it was a synonym for "Precambrian" and hence included everything prior to the Cambrian boundary. Source: Internet

Corresponds to "Precambrian X" rocks of older North American geology. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

precalibrated precalibration precambered Precambrian aeon Precambrian eon Precambrian period