suboceanic


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sub·o·ce·an·ic

 (sŭb′ō-shē-ăn′ĭk)
adj.
Formed, situated, or occurring beneath the ocean or the ocean bed.
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suboceanic

(sʌbˌəʊʃɪˈænɪk)or

subocean

adj
(Geological Science) formed or situated beneath the ocean or ocean floor
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sub•o•ce•an•ic

(ˌsʌb oʊ ʃiˈæn ɪk)

alsosub•o•cean

(sʌbˈoʊ ʃən)

adj.
1. occurring or existing below the floor of the ocean.
2. of, pertaining to, or on the floor of the ocean.
[1855–60]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.suboceanic - formed or situated or occurring beneath the ocean or the ocean bed; "suboceanic oil resources"
marine - relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea
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