a·zo·ic ( -z   k)adj. Of or relating to geologic periods that precede the appearance of life. |
azoic [əˈzəʊɪk eɪ-]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains
[from Greek azōos lifeless; see azo-]
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| Adj. | 1. | azoic - before the appearance of life; "azoic rocks contain not organic remains" geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks early - at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time; "early morning"; "an early warning"; "early diagnosis"; "an early death"; "took early retirement"; "an early spring"; "early varieties of peas and tomatoes mature before most standard varieties" |
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