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hycean

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈhaɪʃən/

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adj

Meaning 1

Having a water-based ocean that covers the entire planet, and an atmosphere rich in hydrogen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism, not-comparable

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences, planetology

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of hydrogen + ocean. Coined in 2021.