Definition of oceanography
: a science that deals with the oceans and includes the delimitation of their extent and depth, the physics and chemistry of their waters, marine biology, and the exploitation of their resources
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Origin and Etymology of oceanography
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1859
OCEANOGRAPHY Defined for English Language Learners
oceanography
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: a science that studies the ocean
OCEANOGRAPHY Defined for Kids
oceanography
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: a science that deals with the ocean
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