azoic

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[ uh-zoh-ik, ey- ]
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adjectiveGeology.
  1. (formerly) noting or pertaining to the Precambrian Era, especially that part formerly believed to precede the first appearance of life; Archean.

Origin of azoic

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1840–50; <Greek ázō(os) lifeless (see azo-) + -ic

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azoic2
[ a-zoh-ik ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the azo group.

Origin of azoic

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azoic

/ (əˈzəʊɪk, eɪ-) /


adjective
  1. without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains

Origin of azoic

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C19: from Greek azōos lifeless; see azo-

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