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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 1200 feet (0–360 meters).

Nearby words

  1. euphoretic,
  2. euphoria,
  3. euphoriant,
  4. euphoric,
  5. euphorigenic,
  6. euphotic zone,
  7. euphrasy,
  8. euphrates,
  9. euphrates river,
  10. 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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Science definitions for euphotic

euphotic

[ yōō-fŏt′ĭk ]

See photic.
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