bathyscaph
- noun
- /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/
- Specialized
:
batiscafo
- The scientists descended to the ocean's deepest trench in a bathyscaph.
Examples
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In 1960, the bathyscaph Trieste reached the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
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The bathyscaph descended into the depths of the ocean.
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A bathyscaph allows researchers to study deep-sea creatures in their natural habitat.
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Did you see the new bathyscaph at the marine exhibit?
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The researchers used a bathyscaph to explore the ocean floor and study unique marine life.
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During the expedition, the team descended in a bathyscaph to reach depths of over 4,000 meters.
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A state-of-the-art bathyscaph was designed for deep-sea exploration and could withstand immense pressure.
Synonyms
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7.2
A small vehicle that moves and works under water
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9.9
A deep-sea vehicle like a small submarine that carries people to explore the deep ocean
A small strong submarine for exploring very deep parts of the ocean
How Deep
Surface Forms
Morphology
bathyscaph = bathyscaphe (opaque) = bathy + scaph
The parts are Greek combining forms not recognizable as standalone English words, so an average B1 learner cannot infer the meaning from the components.
Etymology
The word bathyscaph comes from the Greek parts bathys ('deep') and scaphos ('boat'). So it literally means a 'deep boat', which explains why a bathyscaph is a vessel built to reach the ocean's deepest places.