Definition of Neptonian
Nep*tu"ni*an (?), a. [L.
Neptunius belonging to Neptune: cf. F. neptunien.]
1. Of or pertaining to the ocean or
sea.
2. (Geol.) Formed by water or aqueous
solution; as, Neptunian rocks.
Neptunian races (Ethnol.), the Malay
and Polynesian races. -- Neptunian theory
(Geol.), the theory of Werner, which referred the
formation of all rocks and strata to the agency of water; -- opposed
to the Plutonic theory.
{ Nep*tu"ni*an (?), Nep"tu*nist (?) },
n. [Cf. F. neptinien, neptuniste.]
(Geol.) One who adopts the Neptunian theory.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Of the Neptune of Greek mythology
- Of Neptune, the eighth planet of the Solar System
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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