What does photic mean?
Definitions for photic
ˈfoʊ tɪkphot·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
photicadjective
of or relating to or caused by light
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photicadjective
of, related to, or irradiated by light; especially describing that part of the near-surface ocean is which photosynthesis is possible
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photic
Photic refers to anything related to light, especially its utilization or perception by organisms. It's often used in context of the photic zone in bodies of water, which is the upper layer that receives sunlight and supports photosynthesis. It can also refer to the effects of light on individuals or processes that are influenced by light.
Webster Dictionary
Photicadjective
relating to the production of light by the lower animals
Etymology: [Gr. fw^s, fwto`s, light.]
Editors Contribution
photic
Relating to light.
Photic zone is where the light is receive through a body of water for photosynthesis to occur.
Submitted by MaryC on March 21, 2020
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of photic in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of photic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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