photic en · ADJ
Etymology
From phot- + -ic.
Meanings
- Of, related to, or irradiated by light.
- (especially) Of, related to, or irradiated by light. ▸ Describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most photic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more photic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
photic sneeze reflex · disphotic · mesophotic · euphotic · photically · photic zone · subphotic · nonphotic · aphotic
Synonyms
epipelagic · euphotic · sunlight
Translations (11)
ko 빛의 (irradiated by light) · fr photique (irradiated by light) · ru фоти́ческий (irradiated by light) · it fotico (irradiated by light) · ca fòtic (irradiated by light) · pl fotyczny (irradiated by light) · pl świetlny (irradiated by light) · es fótico (irradiated by light) · pt fótico (irradiated by light) · nl fotisch (irradiated by light) · ru светово́й (irradiated by light)