What does AZOIC mean?

Here is the output in HTML text formatting: azoic

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: of or pertaining to the era before the appearance of life on earth; devoid of life; lifeless

Pronunciation (US): /eɪˈzoʊɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /eɪˈzəʊɪk/

Origin and Usage: The term azoic comes from the Greek words "a-" meaning "without" and "zoikos" meaning "animal". It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the geological era before the appearance of life on earth. Today, it is used to describe any environment or substance that is devoid of life.

Synonyms: lifeless, dead, inert, inanimate, non-living

Related Words: azide, azine, azlon, azole, azons

Example Sentences:

• The azoic rocks of the Canadian Shield are some of the oldest on earth.
• The deep ocean floor is an azoic environment where only a few types of bacteria can survive.
• The barren landscape was completely azoic, devoid of any signs of life.