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bathymetric, a.|bæθɪˈmɛtrɪk|
[f. Gr. βαθύ-ς deep + µετρικός of measuring; cf. bathometer.]
Of or pertaining to the measurement of depth, spec. to the vertical range of distribution of plants and animals in the sea.
1862T. Cobbold in Intell. Observ. No. 1. 27 Their bathymetric position..will also accord with that of the infested creatures. 1880Jrnl. Linn. Soc. XV. 88 Their bathymetric limits are not absolutely constant. |