oceanography
[ oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh- ]
/ ˌoʊ ʃəˈnɒg rə fi, ˌoʊ ʃi ə- /
noun
the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.
Nearby words
Related formso·cea·nog·ra·pher, nouno·cea·no·graph·ic [oh-shuh-nuh-graf-ik] /ˌoʊ ʃə nəˈgræf ɪk/, o·cea·no·graph·i·cal, adjectiveo·cea·no·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Examples from the Web for oceanographic
The search will be carried out by Sea Scout, an oceanographic search ship.
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Oahu Traveler's guide|Bill GleasnerAny oceanographic or bathymetric information obtainable at the time of sighting may be significant.
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic|Stephen LeatherwoodThere's an oceanographic ship due in Manila shortly, by the way.
Creatures of the Abyss|Murray Leinster
British Dictionary definitions for oceanographic
oceanography
/ (ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪ, ˌəʊʃɪə-) /
noun
the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins
Derived Formsoceanographer, nounoceanographic (ˌəʊʃənəˈɡræfɪk, ˌəʊʃɪə-) or oceanographical, adjectiveoceanographically, adverb
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Word Origin and History for oceanographic
oceanography
1859, coined in English from ocean + -graphy; on analogy of geography. French océanographie is attested from 1580s but is said to have been rare before 1876. Related: Oceanographic.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Science definitions for oceanographic
oceanography
[ ō′shə-nŏg′rə-fē ]
The scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits them, and their physical characteristics, including the depth and extent of ocean waters, their movement and chemical makeup, and the topography and composition of the ocean floors. Oceanography also includes ocean exploration. Also called oceanology
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