Bathymetrically

/ˌbæθɪˈmɛtrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or using the measurement of water depths; from the perspective of underwater topography.

Etymology

From bathymetrical + '-ly' (adverb suffix). An adverbial form for technical oceanographic discourse.

Kelly Says

When scientists speak bathymetrically about ocean trenches, they're describing features so extreme that the pressure at the bottom equals the weight of 50 jumbo jets stacked vertically!

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