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APHOTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does aphotic mean?
• APHOTIC (adjective)
The adjective APHOTIC has 1 sense:
1. lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight
Familiarity information: APHOTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight
Context example:
the aphotic depths of the sea where no photosynthesis occurs
Similar:
dark (devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black)
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