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Revision as of 04:12, November 25, 2020
bathymetry
Science of measuring water depths (usually in the ocean) in order to determine bottom topography.
- Bathymetry is the study of the "beds" or "floors" of water bodies, including the ocean, rivers, streams, and lakes.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: / ba·thym·e·try / bəˈTHimətrē /
Synonym: submarine topography
Example: Bathymetry is the foundation of the science of hydrography, which measures the physical features of a water body.
