Etymology

inframedian

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Today it means: Of or relating to the interval or zone along the sea bottom, at the depth of between fifty and one hundred fathoms. Full definition →

First used 1853
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From infra- + median.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1853 Of or relating to the interval or zone along the sea bottom, at the depth of between fifty and one hundred fathoms.

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