un·der·sea
ˌən-dər-ˈsē 
1
: being or carried on under the sea or under the surface of the sea
undersea oil deposits
undersea fighting
2
: designed for use under the surface of the sea
an undersea fleet
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Adjective
They are conducting undersea research.
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Adjective
Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
But the study suggests that some octopuses have surprisingly rich social lives — a finding that opens a new window into the marvels of undersea life.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
The deadly accident set off a worldwide debate about the future of private undersea exploration.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
That and Titan's unusual design subjected it to scrutiny in the undersea exploration community.
—CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Undersea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undersea. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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