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(ba-thym-e-try) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the study of underwater depth of ocean floors.

Example Sentence

Bathymetry shows underwater terrain by indicating depth below sea level.

More Example Sentences

Bathymetry helps us understand ocean features.

Synonyms

ocean mapping; depth measurement; seafloor survey

Antonyms

measuring the height of a cloud

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