Saturation diving

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo dive using the saturation diving method.

2.nounA method of long duration deep diving, which involves saturating body tissues with inert gas (helium), and bringing body tissues into equilibrium with the breathing mix (heliox).

Synonyms

decompression breathing gas helium unscrambler saturation denitrogenation rebreather secondary drowning desupersaturation plunge bath insufflation sousing tanking

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