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panspermia

Syllabification: (pan·sper·mi·a)

Pronunciation: /panˈspərmēə/

Definition of panspermia

noun

the theory that life on the earth originated from microorganisms or chemical precursors of life present in outer space and able to initiate life on reaching a suitable environment.