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chemical oceanography [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
  • Chemistry
CONT

Chemical oceanography is the study of everything about the chemistry of the ocean and is based on the distribution and dynamics of elements, isotopes, atoms and molecules. This ranges from fundamental physical, thermodynamic and kinetic chemistry to two-way interactions of ocean chemistry with biological, geological and physical processes.

CONT

Chemical oceanography can be further divided into marine chemistry (studies ... chemical constituents of seawater) and marine geochemistry (studies geological processes, the chemistry of ocean floor, and the role of microbes in the formation or alteration of the ocean's geology).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The applied science concerned with the study and measurement of seas, lakes, rivers and other waters.

OBS

In some countries, this term is synonymous with physical and chemical oceanography.

OBS

hydrography: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • physical oceanography
  • chemical oceanography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Science appliquée qui traite de l'étude et des mesures relatives aux mers, aux lacs, aux rivières et aux autres cours d'eau.

CONT

L'hydrographie a deux domaines différents : elle étudie les cours d'eau (hydrologie fluviale), et les lacs (limnologie); elle détermine aussi la configuration des côtes, les profondeurs de la mer, les eaux marines, l'amplitude des marées, des courants océaniques, etc., (océanographie). L'étude de la configuration des côtes et des profondeurs est plus particulièrement du domaine des ingénieurs hydrographes.

OBS

Dans certains pays, ce terme est synonyme du terme océanographie physique et chimique.

OBS

hydrographie : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • océanographie physique
  • océanographie chimique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Ciencia aplicada que trata el estudio y medición de mares, lagos, ríos y otros cursos de agua.

OBS

En algunos países, este término es sinónimo de oceanografía física y química.

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