oceanography
[oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh-]
noun
the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.
Origin of oceanography
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Related Words for oceanographic
aquatic, naval, maritime, coastal, seagoing, saltwater, deep-sea, navigational, seafaring, pelagic, oceanic, shore, seashore, sea, nautical, seaside, littoral, marine, abyssal, NeptunianExamples from the Web for oceanographic
Contemporary Examples of oceanographic
The search will be carried out by Sea Scout, an oceanographic search ship.
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Historical Examples of oceanographic
There's an oceanographic ship due in Manila shortly, by the way.
Creatures of the AbyssMurray Leinster
A center for oceanographic research that is one of the world's finest sea life exhibits.
Oahu Traveler's guideBill Gleasner
Any oceanographic or bathymetric information obtainable at the time of sighting may be significant.
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North AtlanticStephen Leatherwood
oceanography
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oceanography
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