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单词 Neozoic
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Definition of Neozoic in English:

Neozoic

adjective ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɪk
Geology rare
  • 1Of, relating to, or designating an era following the Palaeozoic era, comprising both the Mesozoic and Cenozoic (Cainozoic) eras.

  • 2Frequently with the. Of, belonging to, or designating the most recent era; = "Cainozoic".

noun ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɪk
Geology rare
  • The Neozoic era; the rocks collectively dating from this time.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Forbes (1815–1854), natural historian. From neo- + -zoic, after Palaeozoic.

Definition of Neozoic in US English:

Neozoic

adjectiveˌniːə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɪk
Geology rare
  • 1Of, relating to, or designating an era following the Palaeozoic era, comprising both the Mesozoic and Cenozoic (Cainozoic) eras.

  • 2Frequently with the. Of, belonging to, or designating the most recent era; = "Cainozoic".

nounˌniːə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɪk
Geology rare
  • The Neozoic era; the rocks collectively dating from this time.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Forbes (1815–1854), natural historian. From neo- + -zoic, after Palaeozoic.

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