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Vinony

paleoceanography

noun

  1. the conditions and processes occurring in oceans in the past; the branch of science that deals with these
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noun

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

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