Bathymetric

/ˌbæθɪˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the measurement of water depths or the charting of underwater topography and seafloor features.

Etymology

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) + 'metron' (measure) + '-ic'. Standard in oceanography and marine science since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Bathymetric maps show that the deepest ocean trenches are nearly as deep as Mount Everest is tall—but in reverse!

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