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euphotic
[ yoo-foh-tik ]
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).
euphotic
/ -ˈfɒt-; juːˈfəʊtɪk /
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
euphotic
/ yo̅o̅-fŏt′ĭk /
- See photic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of euphotic1
First recorded in 1905–10; eu- ( def ) + photic ( def 2 )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of euphotic1
C20: from eu- + photic
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