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View synonyms for azoic
azoic
1[ uh-zoh-ik, ey- ]
adjective
, Geology.
- (formerly) noting or pertaining to the Precambrian Era, especially that part formerly believed to precede the first appearance of life; Archean.
azoic
2[ a-zoh-ik ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of the azo group.
azoic
/ eɪ-; əˈzəʊɪk /
adjective
- without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of azoic1
C19: from Greek azōos lifeless; see azo-
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Example Sentences
The tertiary formation is followed by an azoic formation of gneiss, mica slate, and phylada with large intrusions of granite.
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Subsequent to the azoic period and now we have the earth full of life, intelligence and religion due to the unknown force.
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So here are the three great elemental characters, all together—the primal sea and sky and land—to act the azoic prologue.
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We have here beautiful specimens of the Azoic rocks, and we could make up named collections to exchange for other specimens.
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Now, most of these Canadian rivers are Azoic in character; hence their grim and formidable beauty.
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