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scuba diving
scuba diving Diving with the use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, or scuba. Initially developed by Jacques Cousteau, the equipment usually consists of tanks of compressed air connected to a demand regulator. This controls the air flow to the mouth. Other equipment includes a wet suit to insulate the diver from the cold, a weighted belt, a face mask, and flippers.
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"scuba diving." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "scuba diving." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-scubadiving.html "scuba diving." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-scubadiving.html |
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scuba diving
scu·ba div·ing • n. the sport or pastime of swimming underwater using scuba gear. DERIVATIVES: scu·ba dive (also scu·ba-dive) v. scu·ba div·er n. |
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"scuba diving." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "scuba diving." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-scubadiving.html "scuba diving." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-scubadiving.html |
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