photic

[ foh-tik ]
/ ˈfoʊ tɪk /

adjective

of or relating to light.
pertaining to the generation of light by organisms, or their excitation by means of light.

Origin of photic

1835–45; < Greek phōt- (see phot) + -ic

Words nearby photic

phosvel, phot, phot-, phot., photalgia, photic, photic zone, photics, photinia, photism, photius

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British Dictionary definitions for photic

photic
/ (ˈfəʊtɪk) /

adjective

of or concerned with light
biology of or relating to the production of light by organisms
Also: photobathic designating the zone of the sea where photosynthesis takes place

Word Origin for photic

C19: from photo- + -ic

Medical definitions for photic

photic
[ fō′tĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to light.
Penetrated by or receiving light.
Designating or relating to the layer of a body of water that is penetrated by sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis.

Scientific definitions for photic

photic
[ fō′tĭk ]

Of or relating to light.
Penetrated by or receiving light.
Relating to the layer of a body of water that is penetrated by sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis. The depth of the photic zone is dependent on the clarity of the water and the amount and intensity of direct sunlight, although it does not usually exceed 200 m. Also called euphotic Compare aphotic.