oceanology

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noun (1)

ocean·​ol·​o·​gy ˌō-shə-ˈnä-lə-jē 

: oceanography

specifically : the science of marine resources and technology

oceanologist

ˌō-shə-ˈnä-lə-jist 

noun

oceanologist

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noun (2)

ocean·​ol·​o·​gist -ˈäləjə̇st 

plural -s

: oceanographer

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

ocean + -o- + -logy

Noun (2)

oceanology + -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oceanology

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• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
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• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology