bathysphere

bath·y·sphere

 (băth′ĭ-sfîr′)

n.

A deep-sea research and exploration vessel consisting of a spherical chamber in which persons are lowered by a cable from a ship at the surface.

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bathysphere

(ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə)

n

(Physical Geography) a strong steel deep-sea diving sphere, lowered by cable

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bath•y•sphere

(ˈbæθ əˌsfɪər)

n.

a spherical diving apparatus from which to study deep-sea life.

[1925–30]

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bath·y·sphere

(băth′ĭ-sfîr′)

A spherical diving chamber in which people are lowered on a cable to explore the ocean depths.

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bathysphere

Oceanography. a spherical diving apparatus from which to study deep-sea life.

See also: Depth

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

bathysphere - spherical deep diving apparatus (lowered by a cable) for underwater exploration submersible - an apparatus intended for use under water

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Translations

batisfera

bathysphere

[ˈbæθɪsfɪəʳ] N → batisfera f

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bathysphere

n → Tauchkugel f, → Bathysphäre f

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