bathylite

/ˈbæθɪlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral variety of natrolite, a type of zeolite.

“The geologist carefully identified the bathylite in the rock sample.”

2. noun

A term used to describe a deep-sea environment or ecosystem.

“The deep-sea submersible explored the bathylite region of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • natrolite
  • zeolite

Antonyms

  • shallow
  • superficial