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Benthoscope
UK
/ˈbɛnθəskəʊp/
US
/ˈbɛnθəˌskoʊp/
Translation of "benthoscope" into Russian
benthoscope
Noun
UK
/ˈbɛnθəskəʊp/
US
/ˈbɛnθəˌskoʊp/
benthoscope
benthoscopes pl
бентоскоп
The benthoscope was used to explore the deep sea.
Бентоскоп использовался для исследования глубин моря.
Definitions
benthoscope
Noun
UK
/ˈbɛnθəskəʊp/
US
/ˈbɛnθəˌskoʊp/
A deep-sea observation chamber or submersible, typically spherical or cylindrical, that is lowered by cable for the exploration and study of marine life at great depths.
Otis Barton descended to 4,500 feet in his benthoscope to observe abyssal fauna.
benthoscope
Adjective
UK
/ˈbɛnθəskəʊp/
US
/ˈbɛnθəˌskoʊp/
Relating to or intended for use with a benthoscope; pertaining to deep-sea observation.
The benthoscope expedition yielded unprecedented footage of abyssal creatures.