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Meaning of saturation diver
A saturation diver is a person who works underwater at great depths for extended periods.
Etymology of saturation diver
The term "saturation diver" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the concept of saturation in physics and chemistry, where a substance becomes fully saturated with another substance.
The word "saturation" comes from the Latin "saturare," meaning "to fill" or "to satisfy," and the word "diver" comes from the Old English "dūfan," meaning "to dive" or "to plunge."
Synonyms
deep-sea diver
commercial diver
scuba diver
underwater diver
professional diver
technical diver
hazmat diver
rescue diver
navy diver
marine diver
offshore diver
oil rig diver
gas diver
mixed gas diver
heliox diver
trimix diver
rebreather diver
open circuit diver
closed circuit diver
underwater construction worker
underwater welder
underwater engineer
underwater technician
diving specialist
diving expert
subsea diver
hyperbaric diver
saturation diving technician
deep diving specialist
Definitions
- A person who dives to great depths for extended periods, typically in a pressurized suit or chamber to avoid the effects of decompression sickness.
- * A diver who uses a technique called saturation diving, where the body tissues become saturated with gas at the surrounding pressure, allowing them to work at great depths without the need for lengthy decompression stops.
Usage Examples
- The saturation diver spent several days working on the underwater pipeline, living in a pressurized chamber to avoid decompression sickness.
- * Saturation divers are used in offshore oil and gas operations to perform maintenance and repair tasks on underwater equipment.
- * The company employed a team of saturation divers to work on the submarine rescue operation.
Antonyms
surface worker
land worker
non-diver
snorkeler
swimmer
wader
kayaker
paddleboarder
surfer
beachcomber
coastal worker
shoreline worker
tidal worker
estuary worker
river worker
lake worker
freshwater worker
non-submersible worker