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BATHYMETRICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to measurements of the depths of oceans or lakes

Synonyms:

bathymetric; bathymetrical

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

bathymetry (measuring the depths of the oceans)

Derivation:

bathymeter (an instrument that measures the depth of water)

bathymetry (measuring the depths of the oceans)

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