OCEANOGRAPHY

oceanography, oceanology

(noun) the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oceanography (uncountable)

The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

Synonyms

• marine science

• oceanology

Source: Wiktionary


O`cean*og"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Ocean + -graphy.]

Definition: A description of the ocean.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

11 February 2025

ALEWIFE

(noun) shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus Pomolobus


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

coffee icon