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Azoic

A-zo′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr.
priv. + [GREEK] life, from [GREEK] to live.]
Destitute of any vestige of organic life, or at least of animal life; anterior to the existence of animal life; formed when there was no animal life on the globe;
as, the
azoic
. rocks.
Azoic age
(Geol.)
,
the age preceding the existence of animal life, or anterior to the paleozoic tome. Azoic is also used as a noun, age being understood. See
Archæan
, and
Eozoic
.

Definition 2024


Azoic

Azoic

See also: azoic

English

Adjective

Azoic (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of azoic

azoic

azoic

See also: Azoic

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

azoic (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Destitute of any vestige of organic life, or at least of animal life
  2. (dated) Anterior to the existence of animal life
  3. (dated) Formed when there was no animal life on the globe

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