paleoceanography

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the history of the oceans, especially their circulation, chemistry, biogeography, fertility, and sedimentation.

Word forms

paleoceanography palaeoceanography

Etymology

From paleo- + oceanography.

Related words

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