suboceanic

suboceanic
/sub'oh shee an"ik/, adj.
1. occurring or existing below the floor of the ocean: suboceanic oil.
2. of, pertaining to, or on the floor of the ocean: suboceanic plants.
Also, subocean /sub oh"sheuhn/.
[1855-60; SUB- + OCEANIC]

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