Oceanology: meaning, definitions and examples

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oceanology

 

[ ˌoʊʃəˈnɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of oceans

Oceanology is the scientific study of the oceans, including their physical and chemical properties, marine life, and ecosystems. It involves research on ocean currents, marine habitats, marine organisms, and the impact of human activities on the oceans.

Synonyms

marine science, oceanic studies, oceanography

Examples of usage

  • Oceanology plays a crucial role in understanding climate change.
  • The field of oceanology is interdisciplinary, combining elements of biology, chemistry, and geology.

Translations

Translations of the word "oceanology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oceanologia

🇮🇳 महासागर विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Ozeanologie

🇮🇩 oseanologi

🇺🇦 океанологія

🇵🇱 oceanologia

🇯🇵 海洋学 (かいようがく)

🇫🇷 océanologie

🇪🇸 oceanología

🇹🇷 oşinografi

🇰🇷 해양학 (haeyanghak)

🇸🇦 علم المحيطات (ilm almuḥīṭāt)

🇨🇿 oceanologie

🇸🇰 oceanológia

🇨🇳 海洋学 (hǎiyángxué)

🇸🇮 oceanologija

🇮🇸 hafrannsóknir

🇰🇿 мұхиттану

🇬🇪 ოკეანოლოგია

🇦🇿 okeanologiya

🇲🇽 oceanología

Etymology

The term 'oceanology' originated from the Greek words 'oceanos' (meaning 'ocean') and 'logos' (meaning 'study'). The study of oceans has a long history, with early civilizations such as the Phoenicians and Greeks exploring and mapping the seas. Modern oceanology as a scientific discipline began to develop in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with advancements in technology and the establishment of marine research institutions.

See also: ocean, oceanfront, oceanic, oceanography.