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photic /pho·tic/ (fo´tik) pertaining to light.
pho·tic (ftk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to light.
2. Penetrated by or receiving light.
3. Designating or relating to the layer of a body of water that is penetrated by sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis.

photic
[fō′tik]
Etymology: Gk, phos, light
pertaining to light.

photic [fo´tik]
pertaining to light.

photic
pertaining to light.

photic 
Pertaining to light or the production of light.


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