estuarine

[ es-choo-uh-rahyn, -er-in ]

adjective

1. formed in an estuary.
2. found in estuaries.

Other Words From

• inter·estu·a·rine adjective
• sub·estu·a·rine adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of estuarine¹

First recorded in 1840–50; estuar(y) + -ine ¹

Example Sentences

The team then measured the change in estuarine surface area and compared those changes to where land reclamation and dam building had occurred.

From Science Daily

The beach is also home to several diverse habitats, including riparian, estuarine, coastal dune and marine.

From Los Angeles Times

Australia, in addition to its white shark populations on the coast, also has bull sharks in and around its estuarine rivers.

From Science Daily

Without available estuarine habitat, young fish may plunge into the saltwater before they’re ready, reducing their chances of survival.

From Seattle Times

In 1900, the area south of the mouth of the Duwamish River was mud and tidal flats, estuarine marsh, forested wetland, and meandering river.

From Seattle Times