oceanographic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌoʊʃənəˈɡɹæfɪk// UK //ˌəʊʃənəɡɹˈæfɪk// oceano·graph·ic
adj. relating to the study of the ocean and its physical and biological features. You use this to describe research or equipment that looks at the sea.
adj. relating to the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Often used to describe specialized equipment or research missions.
The ship is equipped with oceanographic instruments.
The university's oceanographic department conducts research on how rising temperatures affect marine life.
Advanced oceanographic sensors allow scientists to monitor deep-sea currents and temperature shifts that influence global weather patterns over decades.
From oceanography + -ic.