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Gaia hypothesis

Gaia hypothesis proper noun: the idea that both the biosphere and the inorganic components of Earth interact to form a coherent, complex system that allows for life to persist.

Proper noun

Gaia hypothesis

  1. The idea that both the biosphere and the inorganic components of Earth interact to form a coherent, complex system that allows for life to persist.
    Antonyms:
    Medea hypothesis

Antonyms of Gaia hypothesis

  • Medea hypothesis

Origin of Gaia hypothesis

Coined by American scientist James Lovelock in reference to the Greek goddess Gaia.

Questions about Gaia hypothesis

What does Gaia hypothesis mean?
Gaia hypothesis means the idea that both the biosphere and the inorganic components of Earth interact to form a coherent, complex system that allows for life to persist.
What part of speech is Gaia hypothesis?
Gaia hypothesis is a proper noun.

Words near Gaia hypothesis in the dictionary

  1. gai-lan
  2. gai-lon
  3. gai-lons
  4. Gaia
  5. Gaia Enceladus
  6. Gaia hypothesis
  7. Gaia Sausage
  8. Gaia-Enceladus
  9. Gaia-Enceladus Sausage
  10. Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus
  11. gaiaism

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