"hycean" meaning in English

See hycean in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈhaɪʃən/
Etymology: Blend of hydrogen + ocean. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|hydrogen|ocean}} Blend of hydrogen + ocean Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} hycean (not comparable)
  1. (astronomy, planetology, of a planet, neologism) Having a water-based ocean that covers the entire planet, and an atmosphere rich in hydrogen. Wikipedia link: Hycean planet Tags: neologism, not-comparable Categories (topical): Astronomy, Planetology Related terms: ocean world

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