Canfield ocean en · NOUN
Etymology
The model was proposed by geochemist Donald Canfield.
Meanings
- A hypothesized type of ocean of the middle to late Proterozoic, originally euxinic, after which banded iron formations were deposited.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canfield oceans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |