neritic
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ɪk adjective
of or pertaining to the region of water lying directly above the sublittoral zone of the sea bottom.
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| —adj | |
| of or formed in the region of shallow seas near a coastline | |
| [C20: perhaps from Latin nērīta sea mussel, from Greek nērítēs, from | |
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Neritic
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| neritic (nə-rĭt'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to the ocean waters over the sublittoral region of the ocean floor, ranging in depth between the low tide mark to about 200 m (656 ft). See more at epipelagic zone. |
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Example sentences
The immediate causes of modification of the neritic system, lagoons and estuaries are increased chemical pollution and oil spills.
Neritic zones typically contain muddy or sandy bottoms where prey can be found.
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