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euphotic

adjective
eu·​pho·​tic | \ yü-ˈfō-tik How to pronounce euphotic (audio) \

Definition of euphotic

: of, relating to, or constituting the upper layers of a body of water into which sufficient light penetrates to permit growth of green plants

First Known Use of euphotic

1909, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for euphotic

International Scientific Vocabulary

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