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azoic

azoic [ ə zṓ ik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. before there was life on Earth: relating to or belonging to a geological period before the appearance of living organisms on Earth

2. without any life: exhibiting no trace of life or organic remains

[Mid-19th century. < Greek azōos 'without life' < zōē 'life']
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