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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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