abyssopelagic

English

/əˌbɪs.oʊ.pəˈlæ.d͡ʒɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to the depths of the ocean; of the open waters of the abyssal zone.

Etymology

Compound from English abyss (deep, bottomless, abyss) + English pelagic (open ocean).

Origin

English

pelagic

Gloss

open ocean

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