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aphotic Definition

apho·tic (ā fōt′ik)

adjective

without light; specif., pertaining to that part (aphotic zone) of the ocean below a depth of c. 100 m (c. 328 ft) which does not receive sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis

Etymology: a- + photic

Browse dictionary entries near aphotic

  1. ‹ aphorizing
  2. ‹ aphorized
  3. ‹ aphorize
  4. ‹ aphoristically
  5. ‹ aphoristic
  6. ‹ aphorist
  7. ‹ aphorism
  8. ‹ aphonic
  9. ‹ aphonia
  10. ‹ aphis lion
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  6. aphyllous ›
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