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azoic
1[ uh-zoh-ik, ey- ]
adjective
- (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
/ əˈzəʊɪk; eɪ- /
adjective
- without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains
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Origin of azoic1
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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.
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.
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