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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.
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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-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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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bathysphere
n → Tauchkugel f, → Bathysphäre f
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