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Hadean

Pronunciation: /heɪˈdiːən/

The English word “Hadean” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. The Hadean eon; part of the Precambrian supereon, spanning from around 4.6 to 4 billion years ago.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to Hades or hell.
  2. Of or relating to the Hadean geological eon.

Etymology

From Hades + -an, from Ancient Greek ᾍδης (Hāídēs). By surface analysis, had- + -e- + -an.

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