benthic
adjective/ˈbɛnθɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,530 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or occurring at the bottom of a body of water.
Example sentence
The researchers collected samples of benthic organisms living on the ocean floor.
Synonyms & related words
- bottom-dwelling
- deepwater
- abyssal
- seafloor
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