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subaquatic

[ suhb-uh-kwat-ik, -uh-kwot- ]
/ ˌsʌb əˈkwæt ɪk, -əˈkwɒt- /
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adjective
living or growing partly on land, partly in water.
under water.
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Origin of subaquatic

First recorded in 1780–90; sub- + aquatic
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British Dictionary definitions for subaquatic

subaquatic
/ (ˌsʌbəˈkwætɪk, -ˈkwɒt-) /

adjective
living or growing partly in water and partly on land
of or relating to conditions, existence, or activities under water
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