euphotic

[ yoo-foh-tik ]

adjective
  1. noting or pertaining to the layer or zone of sea water that receives enough sunlight for photosynthesis to occur, varying greatly with season and latitude, from 0 to 1,200 feet (0–360 meters).

Origin of euphotic

1
First recorded in 1905–10; eu- + photic (def. 2)

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British Dictionary definitions for euphotic

euphotic

/ (juːˈfəʊtɪk, -ˈfɒt-) /


adjective
  1. ecology denoting or relating to the uppermost part of a sea or lake down to about 100 metres depth, which receives enough light to enable photosynthesis to take place

Origin of euphotic

1
C20: from eu- + photic

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Scientific definitions for euphotic

euphotic

[ yōō-fŏtĭk ]


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