THALASSIC

thalassic

(adjective) relating to the seas, especially smaller or inland seas; “deposits of sediment in gulfs and seas rather than in the ocean proper are known as thalassic deposits”- Scientific American

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

thalassic (comparative more thalassic, superlative most thalassic)

of or relating to seas and oceans

pelagic

Usage notes

• Used more often of smaller, or inland seas, as opposed to oceanic.

Source: Wiktionary


Tha*las"sic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Geol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the sea; -- sometimes applied to rocks formed from sediments deposited upon the sea bottom.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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