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azoic

[ uh-zoh-ik, ey- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Geology.

(formerly) noting or pertaining to the Precambrian Era, especially that part formerly believed to precede the first appearance of life; Archean.

azoic

[ a-zoh-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

azoic

/ əˈzəʊɪk; eɪ- /

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

Origin of azoic¹

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

Origin of azoic²

Origin of azoic¹

C19: from Greek azōos lifeless; see azo-

The tertiary formation is followed by an azoic formation of gneiss, mica slate, and phylada with large intrusions of granite.

Subsequent to the azoic period and now we have the earth full of life, intelligence and religion due to the unknown force.

So here are the three great elemental characters, all together—the primal sea and sky and land—to act the azoic prologue.

We have here beautiful specimens of the Azoic rocks, and we could make up named collections to exchange for other specimens.

Now, most of these Canadian rivers are Azoic in character; hence their grim and formidable beauty.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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