Bathysphere: meaning, definitions and examples

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bathysphere

 

[ หˆbรฆฮธษชsหŒfษชr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underwater exploration

A bathysphere is a deep-sea submersible used for underwater exploration. It is a spherical vessel designed to withstand the immense pressure of deep ocean environments. Typically made of steel or other robust materials, the bathysphere is often equipped with observation windows that allow researchers to view the surrounding marine life and geological formations. Its use has been pivotal in advancing our understanding of the ocean's depths.

Synonyms

deep-sea vessel, submersible.

Examples of usage

  • The scientists descended in the bathysphere to study the trench.
  • Explorations in the bathysphere revealed new species of fish.
  • The bathysphere's thick walls protected the crew from ocean pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "bathysphere" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batiscafo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฅเคฟเคธเฅเคซเฅ€เคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bathysphรคre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bathysphere

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚ะธัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ batyskaf

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒใ‚นใ‚ซใƒผใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bathyscaphe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ batiscafo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batiskaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌํ•ด๊ตฌ์กฐ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจุงุชูŠุณูƒุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batyskaf

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ batyskaf

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทฑๆตท็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ batiskaf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ batasรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะธัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batiskaf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ batiscafo

Etymology

The term 'bathysphere' originates from the Greek words 'bathys', meaning 'deep', and 'sphaira', meaning 'sphere'. The concept was first developed in the early 20th century as a means to explore the depths of the ocean, which were largely uncharted and considered inhospitable. The bathysphere was popularized in the 1930s through the work of explorers like William Beebe and Otis Barton, who used it to conduct groundbreaking research in the underwater world of the Bermuda deep. This innovation paved the way for subsequent submersibles and developments in marine biology and oceanography.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,382, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.