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abyssal

adjectivemasculine/femininetécnico/ɐβiˈsal/medium

a·bis·sal

Definition

Relating to the depths of the ocean, especially below 2000 meters.
The abyssal plain is a vast, flat area of the ocean floor.
Abyssal creatures have adapted to extreme pressure.
Common collocations
abyssal plainabyssal zone

Etymology

Do latim 'abyssalis'.

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