'Marine metal' definitions:

Definition of 'Marine metal'

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  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Geol.) Formed by the action of the currents or waves of the sea; as, marine deposits. [1913 Webster]
  • 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.] [1913 Webster]