primeval soup en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:evolutionary theory, uncountable, usually) The supposed liquid mixture of organic compounds which, under the influence of ultraviolet light, lightning etc., gave rise to the first self-replicating structures and, eventually, to life.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| primeval soups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fi alkuliemi (mixture of organic compounds which gave rise to life)