seabed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of seabed
Example Sentences
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"It is really not a good idea, considering this would liberate very toxic elements from the seabed, as a lot of heavy metals are buried deep in the sediment," Currie said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Margaret Barr said she would much rather enjoy a pint of Guinness fresh from the tap than one recovered from the seabed.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Nauru and the Cook Islands are among world leaders in seabed mining exploration, while the likes of Samoa, Fiji and Palau have called for a moratorium on the industry.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
"However, how much of this is released back into the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas and how much is stored in the seabed has, until now, been largely unknown."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
The blue-tinted world around him flapped in slow motion and a clump of seaweed floated past as he gazed at the sandy seabed far below.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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