peritidal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to part of a shore, somewhat wider than the intertidal portion, extending from above the highest tide level to below the lowest tide level.

Word forms

peritidal

Etymology

From peri- + tidal.

Derived words

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