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DECOMPRESSION METRE [1 record]

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Record 1 1979-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
DEF

An instrument carried by a diver which is supposed to compute time (s) and depth (s) so as to indicate absorbed nitrogen and any necessary stage decompression. It is designed to allow for repetitive dives.

Key term(s)
  • decompression metre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
DEF

Petit appareil indiquant automatiquement au plongeur qui le porte les temps de décompression à respecter au cours d'une ou plusieurs plongées successives.

Spanish

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