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Definition of Neptunian

1. a. Of or pertaining to the ocean or sea.

2. n. One who adopts the Neptunian theory.

Definition of Neptunian

1. Adjective. Of the Neptune of Greek mythology ¹

2. Adjective. (astronomy) Of or pertaining to Neptune, the eighth planet of the Solar System ¹

3. Adjective. (geology) Formed by the action of water ¹

4. Adjective. (physics) Pertaining to the element neptunium ¹

5. Noun. (science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Neptune. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Neptunian

1. 1. Of or pertaining to the ocean or sea. 2. Formed by water or aqueous solution; as, Neptunian rocks. Neptunian races, the Malay and Polynesian races. Neptunian theory, the theory of Werner, which referred the formation of all rocks and strata to the agency of water; opposed to the Plutonic theory. Origin: L. Neptunius belonging to Neptune: cf. F. Neptunien. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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