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eocene

 

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Noun eocene has 1 sense
  1. Eocene, Eocene epoch - from 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals
    --1 is a kind of epoch
    --1 is a part of Tertiary, Tertiary period

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Eocene

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Sense 1: (Adjective) Relating to or characteristic of the Eocene epoch, which occurred between 56 and 33.9 million years ago, known for its warm climate and diverse plant and animal life.

Sample Sentence 1: The Eocene period witnessed the emergence of several modern mammal groups, such as primates and carnivores.

Sample Sentence 2: Fossil records from the Eocene epoch provide valuable insights into the Earth's evolutionary history.

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Sense 2: (Noun) The Eocene epoch.

Sample Sentence 1: The Eocene was a significant period in the Earth's history when global temperatures began to decline.

Sample Sentence 2: A comprehensive study of the Eocene is crucial for understanding the changing climate patterns on our planet.

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