euphotic

English

Etymology

From eu- +‎ photic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -əʊtɪk

Adjective

euphotic (not comparable)

1. Describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible

Derived terms

• euphotic zone

Translations

describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible

• French: euphotique (fr)
• Italian: eufotico