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skin diving
skin diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the practice of diving underwater without the use of breathing apparatus

vrijduiken, apneu

vrijduiken, apneu

Ex: They enjoyed the freedom of skin diving in shallow waters along the coast. 
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cave diving
cave diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the activity of underwater diving in water-filled caves using specialized equipment

grotduiken, duiken in water gevulde grotten

grotduiken, duiken in water gevulde grotten

Ex: Cave diving requires extensive training and preparation. 
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technical diving
technical diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the practice of diving beyond recreational limits using specialized equipment and techniques

technisch duiken, geavanceerd duiken

technisch duiken, geavanceerd duiken

Ex: Technical diving requires advanced training and skills. 
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drift diving
drift diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of scuba diving where the diver is moved around by currents, allowing the water's flow to carry the diver along

driftduiken, stromingduiken

driftduiken, stromingduiken

Ex: Drift diving lets you cover more distance effortlessly. 
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night diving
night diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of scuba diving where the diver dives underwater at night using specialized lights

nachtduiken, duiken in de nacht

nachtduiken, duiken in de nacht

Ex: He used a powerful flashlight for night diving. 
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wreck diving
wreck diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of scuba diving where the diver explores sunken ships and other underwater structures

wrakduiken, wrakverkenning

wrakduiken, wrakverkenning

Ex: They found fascinating artifacts while wreck diving. 
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decompression sickness
decompression sickness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

decompressieziekte, duikersziekte

decompressieziekte, duikersziekte

Ex: Divers should rise slowly to avoid decompression sickness. 
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marine life
marine life
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

marien leven, zeefauna

marien leven, zeefauna

Ex: Marine life includes fish, whales, and dolphins. 
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bottom time
bottom time
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the duration a diver spends underwater during a single dive, typically measured from descent to ascent

bodemtijd, duikduur

bodemtijd, duikduur

Ex: His bottom time on that dive was 30 minutes. 
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to dive
to dive
[werkwoord]

to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment

duiken, aan duiken doen

duiken, aan duiken doen

Ex: Scuba divers often dive in coral reefs to explore the vibrant marine life. 
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to snorkel
to snorkel
[werkwoord]

to swim under water with a hollow tube called snorkel through which one can breathe

snorkelen

snorkelen

Ex: We decided to snorkel along the coral reef to observe the underwater wildlife. 
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snorkel diving
snorkel diving
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a physical underwater activity where individuals swim near the water's surface using a snorkel

snorkelen, snorkelduiken

snorkelen, snorkelduiken

Ex: The calm waters were ideal for beginners to practice snorkel diving. 
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diving regulator
diving regulator
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a device that reduces the pressure of the air supply to breathable levels and delivers it to the diver underwater

duikregelaar, drukregelaar voor duiken

duikregelaar, drukregelaar voor duiken

Ex: The diving regulator ensures divers can breathe comfortably underwater. 
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diving cylinder
diving cylinder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a pressurized tank that holds compressed air for divers to breathe underwater

duikfles, duikcilinder

duikfles, duikcilinder

Ex: The diving cylinder was heavy, but it gave me the air I needed for the dive. 
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diving rebreather
diving rebreather
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a device that recycles air, extending dive time while conserving gas

duikrebreather, lucht recyclingsapparaat voor duiken

duikrebreather, lucht recyclingsapparaat voor duiken

Ex: Divers use diving rebreathers for longer underwater exploration. 
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demand valve oxygen therapy
demand valve oxygen therapy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a method of providing oxygen to divers underwater on demand to treat decompression sickness or other diving-related injuries

zuurstoftherapie met vraagventiel, behandeling met zuurstof vraagventiel

zuurstoftherapie met vraagventiel, behandeling met zuurstof vraagventiel

Ex: Demand valve oxygen therapy saved the diver's life after decompression sickness. 
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mouthpiece
mouthpiece
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(diving equipment) a removable plastic or rubber device worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and jaws while using scuba equipment

mondstuk, tandbeschermer

mondstuk, tandbeschermer

Ex: He bought a new mouthpiece for his upcoming dive trip. 
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snorkel
snorkel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hollow tube used by swimmers and divers to breathe while their face is submerged underwater

een snorkel, een ademhalingsbuis

een snorkel, een ademhalingsbuis

Ex: The snorkel allows divers to breathe freely while observing underwater creatures. 
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aqualung
aqualung
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a device used by divers that allows them to breathe underwater

aqualung, apparaat dat door duikers wordt gebruikt en hen in staat stelt onder water te ademen

aqualung, apparaat dat door duikers wordt gebruikt en hen in staat stelt onder water te ademen

Ex: Aqualungs revolutionized underwater exploration by extending dive times and depths. 
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weight belt
weight belt
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a belt worn by divers to help them stay balanced and not float too much underwater

loodgordel, gewichtriem

loodgordel, gewichtriem

Ex: He adjusted his weight belt before the dive. 
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