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Photic vs Phonic - What's the difference?

photic | phonic |

As adjectives the difference between photic and phonic

is that photic is of, related to, or irradiated by light; especially describing that part of the near-surface ocean is which photosynthesis is possible while phonic is of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.

photic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, related to, or irradiated by light; especially describing that part of the near-surface ocean is which photosynthesis is possible
  • Derived terms

    * photic sneeze reflex * photic zone

    phonic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.
  • See also

    * audio

    Anagrams

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