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seafloor

UK
/ˈsiːflɔː/
US
/ˈsiˌflɔr/

Translations

seafloornoun
seafloors
pl
fond marinTerme général.
Marine biologists study the seafloor to understand the diverse ecosystems that exist there.
Les biologistes marins étudient le fond marin pour comprendre les écosystèmes divers qui s’y trouvent.
Additional translations
plancher océaniqueEmploi plus technique ou géologique.
Synonyms
ocean floor
sea bed
submarine floor
marine bottom
seaflooradjective
UK
/ˈsiːflɔː/
US
/ˈsiˌflɔr/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "seafloor sediments".
benthiqueTerme scientifique, en contexte marin.
The expedition collected seafloor samples for further analysis.
L’expédition a collecté des échantillons benthiques pour une analyse plus approfondie.

Definitions

seafloornoun
The bottom of a sea or ocean, consisting of the seabed and the underlying geological structures.
Marine biologists study the seafloor to understand the diverse ecosystems that exist there.
seaflooradjective
Situated on, originating from, or relating to the bottom of the sea.
The expedition collected seafloor samples for further analysis.
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