aphotic
[ ey-foh-tik ]
/ eɪˈfoʊ tɪk /
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adjective
lightless; dark.
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Words nearby aphotic
aphonic, aphorism, aphorist, aphoristic, aphorize, aphotic, aphrasia, aphrodisia, aphrodisiac, Aphrodite, Aphrodite Terra
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British Dictionary definitions for aphotic
aphotic
/ (əˈfɒtɪk) /
adjective
characterized by or growing in the absence of lightan aphotic plant
of or relating to the zone of an ocean below that to which sunlight can penetrate, usually about 90m (300 ft). This is the lowest level at which photosynthesis can take place
Word Origin for aphotic
C20: from a- 1 + -photic, from Greek phōs light
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Scientific definitions for aphotic
aphotic
[ ā-fō′tĭk ]
Having no light.
Relating to the region of a body of water that is not reached by sunlight and in which photosynthesis is unable to occur. Compare photic.
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