euphotic

[ yoo-foh-tik ]

/ yuˈfoʊ tɪk /

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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

euphorbiaceous, 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.