azoic, a.
(əˈzəʊɪk)
[f. Gr. ἄζω-ος (f. ἀ priv. + ζωή life) + -ic; cf. F. azootique.]
Having no trace of life; in Geol., Containing no organic remains.
| 1854 Page Text-bk. Geol. 39 Azoic Period. 1873 W. Thomson Depths of Sea iv. 192 The bottom of the Mediterranean at depths beyond a few hundred fathoms is nearly azoic. |