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hadal zone

HAY-dul ZOHN

ˈheɪdəl zoʊn

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hadalzone

Dictionary meaning

The deepest ocean zone, found in deep-sea trenches below 6,000 m, named after the Greek underworld.

History and origin

Greek — 'Hades' (underworld).

Common mispronunciations

HAD-al ZOHNhay-DAL ZOHN

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