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(ō′shə-nôt′, -nŏt′)

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oceanaut

(ˈəʊʃəˌnɔːt)

another name for aquanaut

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Noun

oceanaut - a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research

aquanaut

skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills

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