photic

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

pho·tic

adj \ˈfō-tik\

Definition of PHOTIC

1
: of, relating to, or involving light especially in relation to organisms
2
: penetrated by light especially of the sun <the photic zone of the ocean>
pho·ti·cal·ly \ˈfō-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of PHOTIC

1843

Rhymes with PHOTIC

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