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bathyscaph / ˈbæθɪˌskæf/, bathyscaphe / ˈbæθɪˌskeɪf -ˌskæf/, bathyscape / ˈbæθɪˌskæp/

a submersible vessel having a flotation compartment with an observation capsule underneath, capable of reaching ocean depths of over 10 000 metres (about 5000 fathoms)

Etymology: 20th Century: from bathy- + -scaph, from Greek skaphē light boat

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