neptunism
obsolete theory that rocks formed from the crystallisation of minerals in the early Earth’s oceans, through processes such as great floods
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neptunism
Summary
neptunism is a theory[1]. neptunism draws 222 Wikipedia views per month (theory category, ranking #160 of 323).[2]
Key Facts
- neptunism's instance of is recorded as theory[3].
- Neptune is named after neptunism[4].
- neptunism's Commons category is recorded as Neptunism[5].
- neptunism's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[6].
- neptunism's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[7].
- neptunism's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[8].
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Definition and Type
neptunism's instance of is recorded as theory[3].
Origins
Neptune is named after neptunism[4].
Why It Matters
neptunism draws 222 Wikipedia views per month (theory category, ranking #160 of 323).[2] neptunism has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] neptunism is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]