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neritic

ne·ri·tic

US/nɜrˈɪtɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to the region of the sea over the continental shelf which is less than 200 meters deep

  • “neritic fauna”
  • “neritic oil”
2.

relating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast

  • “neritic fauna”
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Origin

From or Ancient Greek Νηρίτης (Nērítēs, “minor sea god”) or nerite + -ic.

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