bathymetry
noun/bæˈθɪmətri/
Frequency rank: #19,756 most common English word
Meaning
The measurement and mapping of the depth of water in oceans, seas, or other large bodies of water.
Example sentence
Scientists used sonar equipment to collect bathymetry data from the ocean floor.
Synonyms & related words
- depth-mapping
- sounding
- hydrography
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