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archaean

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'Archaean', 'archaean': /ɑːˈkiːən/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(är kē′ən)

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archaean /ɑːˈkiːən/ n

any member of the Archaea, a domain of prokaryotic microorganisms, distinguished from bacteria on molecular phylogenetic grounds and often found in hostile environments, such as volcanic vents and hot springs

Ar•chae•an (är kē′ən),USA pronunciation adj. [Geol.]

GeologyArchean.

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Archaean, esp US Archean /ɑːˈkiːən/ adj

of or relating to the highly metamorphosed rocks formed in the early Precambrian era

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