bathymetry
the measurement of the depths of oceans, seas, or other large bodies of water.
the data derived from such measurement, especially as compiled in a topographic map.
Origin of bathymetry
1Other words from bathymetry
- ba·thym·e·ter, noun
- bath·y·met·ric [bath-uh-me-trik], /ˌbæθ əˈmɛ trɪk/, bath·y·met·ri·cal, adjective
- bath·y·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for bathymetry
/ (bəˈθɪmɪtrɪ) /
measurement of the depth of an ocean or other large body of water
Derived forms of bathymetry
- bathymetric (ˌbæθɪˈmɛtrɪk), adjective
- bathymetrically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for bathymetry
[ bə-thĭm′ĭ-trē ]
The measurement of the depth of bodies of water, particularly of oceans and seas.
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