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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The region of shallow water closest to the shore; in marine environments, usually excluding the intertidal zone.

Adjective

1. 1
   Situated in the region of shallow water nearest the shore.

   "The lowest zone over exposed, and the only at extreme low tides, is called the infralittoral fringe."

Example

More examples

"The lowest zone over exposed, and the only at extreme low tides, is called the infralittoral fringe."

Etymology

From infra- + littoral.

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