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azoic

Pronunciation: /eɪˈzəʊɪk/

Definition of azoic

adjective

  • having no trace of life or organic remains.
  • (the Azoic) Geologyanother term for Archaean.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek azōos 'without life' + -ic

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