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How to pronounce cetacean
IPA transcription: [sɪ'teɪʃən]
Pronunciation variants: [sɪ'teɪʃən][si'teɪʃən]
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Noun
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large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals
Adjective
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of or relating to whales and dolphins etc
Usage examples
- Cetaceans, such as beluga whales, dolphins and humpback whales, blow bubble rings.
- Of the cetaceans, pilot whales are among the most common stranders.
- Public cetacean watches are frequently organized by Sea Trust.
- Belugas are amongst the most vocal cetaceans.
- In addition, its teeth are similar to those of other early cetaceans.
- All cetaceans are protected in Hong Kong under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance.