Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name of modern usage.

Etymologies

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From the vocabulary word ocean, inspired by the fashionable French female name Océane.

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Examples

  • "Through time, and it has already happened, I would imagine a certain amount of oil has been incorporated into the (ocean) loop current and will be dispersed out into the Atlantic (Ocean) and towards, of all places, Great Britain and Ireland."

    Where Did All The Oil Go? 2010

  • Acidified landscape around ocean vents foretells grim future for coral reefs scientists to assess the acidic effect of carbon dioxide on life Ocean acidification will endanger the algae that hold together this reef in the

    WN.com - Articles related to Global oceanic expedition heading for India 2010

  • In South Florida, researchers are already working to harness the power of the Gulf Stream for use as an alternative ocean energy power.www. eflorida.com The Center of Excellence in Ocean

    WN.com - Articles related to Exploration Place Little Explorers workshops involve children in science fun 2010

  • Study finds crocodiles make up for poor swimming by surfing across the ocean. surf - Human swimming - Australia - Ocean current - University of Queensland

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now ,Kat Hannaford 2010

  • We are not in a position to face down the ocean, saying "This far, Ocean, and not a centimetre further!"

    Energy Bulletin - 2010

  • OCEAN SPRINGS - Jackson County sheriff's deputies have one area of traffic near the Ocean

    Homepage 2010

  • "To take the plunge, download any tour and open it in Google Earth, where you can explore many more exciting ocean photos and videos by checking the Ocean folder in the left-hand layers panel."

    TG Daily Jean Antonique 2010

  • The speakers listed are three of the biggest names in ocean corporate greenwashing and privatization: David Rockefeller, President and Founding Member, Sailors for the Sea; Michael Sutton, Center for the Future of the Ocean, Monterey Bay Aquarium; and Steve

    Sacramento for Democracy 2010

  • The CO2 build up has changed the acid base levels in the ocean and may damage the krill and Ocean food chain.

    unknown title 2009

  • Google Earth 5.0 shows ocean floor, Mars - Google today announced new additions to Google Earth which include Ocean, Historical Imagery, Touring, and Google Mars 3D.

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now 2009

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