Pacific Ocean Definition
Pacific Ocean
largest of the earth's oceans, between Asia and the American continents: c. 64,186,300 sq mi (166,241,875 sq km); greatest known depth, 35,809 ft (10,915 m)
Etymology: < ModL (mare) Pacificum, peaceful sea: so called by Magellan because of its tranquil appearance
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