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noun
A notional column of water from the surface to the bottom in a natural setting, notable for the differences in physical and chemical properties at various depths.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: environmental sciences
Topics: geography, hydrology, natural-sciences
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noun
The zone in which ascent and descent occur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: deep-sea diving
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noun
A column alongside a railway track used to replenish a steam engine's water supply.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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Synonyms: water crane
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noun
The column of water inside the graduated cylinder of a pressure gauge that measures pressure in inches of water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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