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water column

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water column [′wȯd·ər ‚käl·əm]
(mechanical engineering)
A tubular column located at the steam and water space of a boiler to which protective devices such as gage cocks, water gage, and level alarms are attached.


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The expedition integrated expertise in coastal geophysics, sediment geochemistry, dissolved and free methane fluxes through the water column and into the atmosphere, sediment and water column microbiology and biogeochemistry and detailed characterization of the sub-seafloor geology.
First, cruise over the top of the wreck and survey the fish activity on top of the wreck and throughout the water column.
The loss of colour not only increases vertically through the water column but also horizontally, so subjects further away from the camera will also appear colourless and indistinct.
 
 
 
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