Today’s word - aphotic
Aphotic refers to a place or situation that is completely devoid of light, especially sunlight. For example, you might describe a cave that is so dark that you can't see anything without a flashlight as aphotic.The term aphotic is often used by marine biologists to describe a place in the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate — the aphotic zone. The depth at which the aphotic zone begins in the ocean depends on many factors. In clear, tropical water, sunlight can penetrate deeper, so the aphotic zone starts at greater depths. Aphotic comes from the Greek prefix a meaning "without," and phos meaning "light."
Definitions of aphotic
1. adjective lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight
“the aphotic depths of the sea where no photosynthesis occurs”
synonyms : dark
devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black Question
aphotic means:
(A) coming from the other side of the mountains from the speaker
(B) having a surreal, nightmarish, and oppressive quality
(C) incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
(D) lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight
Right Answer :- (D) lacking light; especially not reached by sunlight
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