oceanic

oceanic Definition

oce·anic (ō′s̸hē an′ik)

adjective

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

oceanic Synonyms

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.

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