Definitions for wet suit
wet suit

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1. wet suitnoun

   a close-fitting garment made of a permeable material; worn in cold water (as by skin divers) to retain body heat

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1. wet suit

   A wetsuit is a garment worn to provide thermal protection while wet. It is usually made of foamed neoprene, and is worn by surfers, divers, windsurfers, canoeists, and others engaged in water sports and other activities in or on water. Its purpose is to provide thermal insulation and protection from abrasion, ultraviolet exposure, and stings from marine organisms. It also contributes extra buoyancy. The insulation properties of neoprene foam depend mainly on bubbles of gas enclosed within the material, which reduce its ability to conduct heat. The bubbles also give the wetsuit a low density, providing buoyancy in water. Hugh Bradner, a University of California, Berkeley physicist, invented the modern wetsuit in 1952. Wetsuits became available in the mid-1950s and evolved as the relatively fragile foamed neoprene was first backed, and later sandwiched, with thin sheets of tougher material such as nylon or later spandex (also known as lycra). Improvements in the way joints in the wetsuit were made by gluing, taping and blindstitching, helped the suit to remain waterproof and reduce flushing, the replacement of water trapped between suit and body by cold water from the outside. Further improvements in the seals at the neck, wrists, ankles and zippers produced a suit known as a "semi-dry". Different types of wetsuit are made for different uses and for different temperatures. Suits range from a thin (2 mm or less) "shortie", covering just the torso, to a full 8 mm semi-dry, usually complemented by neoprene boots, gloves and hood. The difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit is that a wetsuit allows water to enter the suit, though good fit limits water circulation inside the suit, and between the inside and outside of the suit, while dry suits are designed to prevent water from entering, thus keeping the undergarments dry and preserving their insulating effectiveness. Wetsuits can give adequate protection in warm to moderately cold waters. Dry suits are typically more expensive and more complex to use, but can be used where protection from lower temperatures or contaminated water is needed.

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1. wet suit

   A wet suit is a fitted, flexible, and insulated outfit made of neoprene or similar material, worn by scuba divers, surfers, and other water sport participants. It is designed to provide thermal protection in cold water by trapping a thin layer of water between the suit and skin which gets warmed by body heat. It also protects the wearer from UV rays, scratches or stings from marine animals or plants.

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1. Wet Suit

   Wet Suit is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is one of the G.I. Joe Team's Navy SEALs and debuted in 1986.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wet suit in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wet suit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_Suit
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4. ^ Wikidata
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