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oceanic Definition

oce·anic (ō′s̸hē anik)

adjective

  1. of, living in, or produced by the ocean
  2. like the ocean; vast
  3. designating or of the ecological zone (oceanic zone) beyond the neritic zone in the ocean
  4. of or having to do with Oceania

oceanic Synonyms

oceanic

modif.

marine, aquatic, pelagic; see maritime 2, nautical.

oceanic Usage Examples

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.

Browse dictionary entries near oceanic

  1. Oceania
  2. oceangoing
  3. oceanfront
  4. oceanaut
  5. oceanarium
  6. ocean sunfish
  7. ocean-going
  8. ocean floor
  9. ocean
  10. OCD
  1. Oceanid
  2. oceanography
  3. oceanology
  4. Oceanside
  5. Oceanus
  6. ocellate
  7. ocellation
  8. ocellus
  9. ocelot
  10. OCelt