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- noun geography The
oceanic realm consisting of thedeep ocean, typified by adearth ofplant life, and plentifulcarnivorous animals that are able to withstand extreme pressure.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the deep sea (2000 meters or more) where there is no light
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