Modifies a noun

• lithosphere: In contrast, the thickness of oceanic lithosphere is much less.

• crust: Beyond Hatton Bank lies the oceanic crust of the North Atlantic Ocean.

• plankton: Simo, R. Production of atmospheric sulfur by oceanic plankton: biogeochemical, ecological and evolutionary links.

• airspace: In return the Irish Aviation Authority will take responsibility for oceanic transition airspace to the west of the UK.

• circulation: Sea level rise, climate change and oceanic circulation.

• trench: Antarctic science extends from the outer limits of the Earth's atmosphere to the depths of oceanic trenches.

Modifying Another Word

• highly: The occurrence of this habitat type under such conditions is thought to reflect the highly oceanic climate of Cornwall.

• truly: Leach's Storm-petrel is a truly oceanic species, only returning to remote island colonies under hours of darkness.

• characteristically: The more characteristically oceanic Carex Racomitrium moss-heath is represented by some good stands but is not so extensive.