buoyancy compensator
nounScuba Diving.
an inflatable vest used to control one's buoyancy underwater or to rest at the surface, usually having a connecting hose for inflation or deflation by mouth and a CO2 cartridge for rapid, emergency inflation.
- Also called BC, buoyancy control device .
Words Nearby buoyancy compensator
- Buononcini
- buoy
- buoyage
- buoyancy
- buoyancy bags
- buoyancy compensator
- buoyant
- buoy boat
- buoyed
- BUPA
- bupivacaine
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