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paleoceanography.

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

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

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Etymology tree Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós)der. English paleo- English oceanography English paleoceanography From paleo- + oceanography.

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