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Definitions for photic
ˈfoʊ tɪkphot·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. photicadjective

    of or relating to or caused by light

Wiktionary

  1. 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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  1. 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

  1. Photicadjective

    relating to the production of light by the lower animals

  2. Etymology: [Gr. fw^s, fwto`s, light.]

Editors Contribution

  1. 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  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of photic in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of photic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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