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Definition of oceanic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
ocean or searelated to the ocean or sea
- The oceanic currents influence the climate.
2.
marineliving in or frequenting the open ocean
- Oceanic fish are adapted to deep waters.
3.
weatherTECH. having a mild climate with high rainfallTECH.
- The region has an oceanic climate.
4.
geological formationsTECH. of volcanic origin from the oceanTECH.
- The island is of oceanic origin.
Expressions with oceanic
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located in the middle part of an ocean
The mid-oceanic ridge is a fascinating geological feature.
deepest parts of the ocean, typically below 2000 meters
The oceanic abyss is home to unique, adapted species.
underwater mountain range formed by tectonic plates
Scientists study the oceanic ridge to understand plate tectonics.
deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor
The Mariana Trench is the deepest oceanic trench.
outer solid layer of Earth's surface found beneath ocean floors
Scientists study oceanic crust to understand how new seafloor is formed.
large shark with white-tipped fins found worldwide in open oceans
The oceanic whitetip shark swims far from the coast.
Origin of oceanic
Greek, okeanos (ocean)
Terms with oceanic included in their meaning
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oceanic birds
bird frequenting coastal waters and open ocean
geology
dark volcanic rock forming oceanic crust
sea studies
research on oceanic physical and chemical properties
geological formations
derived from oceanic materials
oceanic fish
any of various large oceanic fishes related to molas
geology
deposit of sand and gravel from oceanic flooding
ocean
free-swimming oceanic tunicate with a barrel-shaped body
meteorology
formation or strengthening of a weather or oceanic front
acr: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
government agency that studies oceans and weather
marine bird
bird living in coastal or oceanic areas
research instrument
device used to gather data in atmospheric or oceanic research
bird
small seabird known for its distinctive pattern and oceanic habitat
language
the Oceanic language spoken on Tahiti
speech
Oceanic language spoken in Nauru
Examples of oceanic in a sentence
The oceanic views from the cliff were breathtaking. Oceanic creatures thrive in vast, open waters. The oceanic environment supports diverse marine life. Oceanic weather keeps summers cool and wet. The island's oceanic conditions support lush forests. The oceanic crust is thinner than continental crust.
Oceanic islands often have unique ecosystems.
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- French:océanique, pélagique, ...
- German:ozeanisch, maritim, ...
- Italian:oceanico, pelagico, ...
- Spanish:oceánico, pelágico, ...
- Portuguese:oceânico, marinho, ...
- Chinese:海洋的, 海生的, ...
- Japanese:海洋の, 外洋の, ...
- Arabic:مُحِيطِيّ, مُحيطيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹקְיָינִי, אוֹקְיָנִי, ...
- Russian:океанический, ...
- Ukrainian:океанічний, ...
- Hindi:महासागरीय, समुद्र के प्रभाव वाला जलवायु प्रकार, ...
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