Aphotic is an adjective meaning lightless, especially without sunlight.
Aphotic est un adjectif qui signifie sans lumière, en particulier sans la lumière du soleil.
| Back | aphotic /ay-FO-tik/ |
|---|---|
| Front | adjective Lightless, especially without sunlight. [From Greek a- (not) + phot- (light). Ultimately from Indo-European root bha- (to shine) that's also the source of beacon, beckon, phantom, phenomenon, and phosphorous.] "In fact, Larry's craven musings and jaundiced view of the world is so aphotic, Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer seem like cheery philanthropists." Vinay Menon; Think Seinfeld Only Darker; The Toronto Star (Canada); Feb 12, 2003. |
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