Definition of "estuarine" [es•tu•a•rine]

• Of, relating to, or found in an estuary. (adjective)
• Geology Formed or deposited in an estuary. (adjective)

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• "It is supposed further that these organic participants were originally localized during sedimentation in so-called estuarine channels and shore-line embayments."
• "Despite being poor swimmers, researchers have discovered that the saltwater crocodile (also known as estuarine) commonly travels long distances over open oceans by riding ocean currents."
• "This act provides for regulations of the estuarine lands between the land and ocean."