"benthoscope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: benthoscopes [plural]
Etymology: From bentho- + -scope. Likely generalised from Benthoscope. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bentho-|-scope}} bentho- + -scope Head templates: {{en-noun}} benthoscope (plural benthoscopes)
  1. A deep-sea submersible, consisting of a hollow sphere made of steel, able to bring a person to depths of a few thousand feet. Wikipedia link: Benthoscope

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