aphotic
What is another word for aphotic? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Completely dark, with no light, particularly none from the sun.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Completely dark, with no light, particularly none from the sun.
“The cave's innermost chamber was completely aphotic.”
Opposites
photic
2. adjective technical
Describing the deep layer of a lake or ocean that is too dark for plants to photosynthesize.
“Scientists study the animals that live in the aphotic zone of the ocean.”
Opposites
photic
How to use aphotic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
aphotic zone
aphotic depths
aphotic waters
aphotic layer
It is a technical word used mostly in biology and oceanography.
Etymology
The word was formed in English from the prefix a-, meaning not or without, and the word photic.
Full origin of aphotic →Frequently asked questions
What does aphotic mean?
Aphotic means completely dark, with no light, particularly none from the sun. In science it describes the deep parts of oceans and lakes that sunlight barely reaches.
What is the aphotic zone?
It is the deep layer of a lake or ocean that is too dark for plants to photosynthesize.
What is the opposite of aphotic?
The opposite is photic, which describes water or areas that receive sunlight.
