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thalassic (adjective), more thalassic, most thalassic
1. A reference to seas: Sometimes the term thalassic is distinguished from oceanic and is applied to seas, gulfs, etc., rather than to oceans.
A thalassic accumulation of deposits can apply to fine-grained sediments forming rocks which have built up over time in the deep still waters.
2. Relating to inland seas or minor seas: Two examples of thalassic seas are the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea.
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