thalassography (thalasografi)

[Cf. MGr. θαλασσογράφος, describing the sea; The need of some simple word to expre the science which treats of oceanic basins has led to the construction of this term [ thala ography ]. A. Aga iz, Three Cruises of the Blake, I. i. thala ometer (thal-a-som'e-ter), n . [ μέτρον , measure.) A tide gage.