Bathometer

A bathometer (also bathymeter) is an instrument for measuring water depth.[1][2] It was previously used mainly in oceanographical studies, but is rarely employed nowadays. The term originates from Greek βαθύς (bathys), "deep" and μέτρον (métron), "measure".

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Sources

  1. ↑ Merriam-Webster
  2. ↑ Water Words Dictionary
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