adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Destitute of any vestige of organic life, or at least of animal life. dated, not-comparable
2. 2
   Relating to azo dyes. not-comparable
3. 3
   Alternative form of azoic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
4. 4
   Before the existence of animal life. dated, not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   before the appearance of life wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dumbearlyinanimateinertinsensateinsensible

Etymology

From a- + -zoic.

Related phrases

azoic rock

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