aphotic

English

Etymology

a- +‎ photic

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -əʊtɪk

Adjective

aphotic (comparative more aphotic, superlative most aphotic)

having no light, especially no sunlight
(chiefly) describing that part of the deep oceans and lakes where photosynthesis is not possible

Antonyms

photic

Derived terms

aphotic zone

Translations

having no sunlight

French: aphotique (fr)
Italian: afotico

Portuguese: afótico

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