Definition

A strong, round chamber used for deep-sea exploration, where people can be lowered into the ocean to observe marine life and study underwater environments.

Example

The scientists descended in the bathysphere to explore the depths of the ocean.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a bathysphere?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a deep-diving chamber used to explore the ocean.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to see one in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bathysphere → It is formed from "bathy-" (from Greek "bathus", meaning deep) and "sphere" (from Greek "sphaira", meaning ball or globe). The word "bathysphere" refers to a deep-sea submersible that is shaped like a globe, designed for exploring the depths of the ocean.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'deep' ('bathy-') 'globe' ('sphere') that allows you to explore the ocean's depths — that's what a bathysphere is.

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