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seamount

 

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Noun seamount has 1 sense
  1. seamount - an underwater mountain rising above the ocean floor
    --1 is a kind of
    mountain, mount
    --1 has particulars: guyot

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Seamount

Noun (Geology)

A seamount is an underwater mountain rising from the ocean floor that does not reach the water's surface. It is typically cone-shaped and formed by volcanic activity.

Sample Sentence: The scientists conducted a deep-sea expedition to study the unique ecosystems surrounding the seamount.

Noun (Oceanography)

In oceanography, a seamount refers to a large, isolated elevation on the seabed, with a peak below the water surface. These features have significant ecological importance, often acting as habitats for various marine species.

Sample Sentence: The researchers mapped several unexplored seamounts in the Pacific Ocean and discovered previously unknown species.

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