euphotic
[ yoo-foh-tik ]
/ yuˈfoʊ tɪk /
adjective
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).
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Origin of euphotic
First recorded in 1905–10; eu- + photic (def. 2)
Words nearby euphotic
euphoretic, euphoria, euphoriant, euphoric, euphorigenic, euphotic, euphotic zone, euphrasy, Euphrates, Euphrates River, euphroe
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British Dictionary definitions for euphotic
euphotic
/ (juːˈfəʊtɪk, -ˈfɒt-) /
adjective
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
Word Origin for euphotic
C20: from eu- + photic
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Scientific definitions for euphotic
euphotic
[ yōō-fŏt′ĭk ]
See photic.
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