euphotic
[ yoo-foh-tik ]
/ yuˈfoʊ tɪk /
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 1200 feet (0–360 meters).
Words nearby euphotic
euphoretic,
euphoria,
euphoriant,
euphoric,
euphorigenic,
euphotic,
euphotic zone,
euphrasy,
euphrates,
euphrates river,
euphroe
British Dictionary definitions for euphotic
euphotic
/ (juːˈfəʊtɪk, -ˈfɒt-) /
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
Word Origin for euphotic
C20: from
eu- +
photic
Scientific definitions for euphotic
euphotic
[ yōō-fŏt′ĭk ]
See photic.