oceanography

[ oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh- ]

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noun

oceanography

/ ˌəʊʃənəˈɡræfɪk; ˌəʊʃɪə-; ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪ; ˌəʊʃɪə- /

the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins

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

ocea·nogra·pher noun
o·cea·no·graph·ic [oh-sh, uh, -n, uh, -, graf, -ik], ocea·no·graphi·cal adjective
ocea·no·graphi·cal·ly adverb

First recorded in 1855–60; ocean + -o- + -graphy

They followed the asphalt avenue, between two narrow dense gardens, leading to the Museum of Oceanography.

The Museum of Oceanography could wait; it would not move away during his absence from the point on the rock of Monaco.

The Casino spread its influence in every direction, reaching even the Museum of Oceanography.

At present he was standing on an asphalt square, opposite the steps of the Museum of Oceanography.

Thalassog′raphy, the science of the ocean, oceanography; Thalassom′eter, a tide-gauge.

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