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aphotic

/eɪˈfəʊ.tɪk/

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adjective

/eɪˈfəʊ.tɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает зону или среду, полностью лишённую света, обычно используется в научных контекстах.

Describes a zone or environment that is completely without light, typically used in scientific contexts.

  1. Lacking lightC2formalscientific

    Describing a zone or environment that receives no sunlight, especially in deep water.

    ruБез света

    • The aphotic zone of the ocean begins at a depth of about 1,000 meters.
    • Creatures in the aphotic region have adapted to total darkness.
    • Scientists study the unique ecosystems found in aphotic environments.

    Synonymsdarklightlesssunlessunilluminatedunlit

    Antonymsbrightilluminatedlightedluminousphoticsunlit

Forms
  • more aphotic comparative form
  • most aphotic superlative form