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Aprotic vs Aphotic - What's the difference?

aprotic | aphotic |

As adjectives the difference between aprotic and aphotic

is that aprotic is that does not contain (or cannot donate) a hydrogen ion (proton) while aphotic is having no light, especially no sunlight.

aprotic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry, especially of a solvent) That does not contain (or cannot donate) a hydrogen ion (proton).

    • Antonyms

    * protic

    Anagrams

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    aphotic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having no light, especially no sunlight
  • (chiefly) describing that part of the deep oceans and lakes where photosynthesis is not possible

    • Antonyms

    * photic

    Derived terms

    * aphotic zone