Marine interest

Marine \Ma*rine"\, a. [L. marinus, fr. mare the sea: cf. F.
   marin. See {Mere} a pool.]
   1. Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean,
      or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine
      productions or bodies; marine shells; a marine engine.
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   2. (Geol.) Formed by the action of the currents or waves of
      the sea; as, marine deposits.
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   {Marine acid} (Chem.), hydrochloric acid. [Obs.]

   {Marine barometer}. See under {Barometer}.

   {Marine corps}, a corps formed of the officers,
      noncommissioned officers, privates, and musicants of
      marines.

   {Marine engine} (Mech.), a steam engine for propelling a
      vessel.

   {Marine glue}. See under {Glue}.

   {Marine insurance}, insurance against the perils of the sea,
      including also risks of fire, piracy, and barratry.

   {Marine interest}, interest at any rate agreed on for money
      lent upon respondentia and bottomry bonds.

   {Marine law}. See under {Law}.

   {Marine league}, three geographical miles.

   {Marine metal}, an alloy of lead, antimony, and mercury, made
      for sheathing ships. --Mc Elrath.

   {Marine soap}, cocoanut oil soap; -- so called because, being
      quite soluble in salt water, it is much used on shipboard.
      

   {Marine store}, a store where old canvas, ropes, etc., are
      bought and sold; a junk shop. [Eng.]
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MARINE INTEREST, contracts. A compensation paid for the use and risk of 
money loaned on respondentia and bottomry; provided the money be loaned and 
put in risk, there is no limit as to the amount which may be lawfully 
charged by the lender. 2 Marsh. Ins. 749; Hall on Mar. Loans; Pothier, Pret 
a. la Grosse, n. 19; 1 Stuart's (L. C.) R. 130.