Bathymetrical

/ˌbæθɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Alternative form of bathymetric; relating to the measurement and mapping of underwater depths and terrain.

Etymology

From bathymetric + '-al'. A synonymous adjectival form used in technical oceanographic literature.

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Bathymetrical surveys revealed underwater volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, and trenches that completely changed how we understand Earth's geology!

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