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Sea salt particle number concentration can reach 50 cm −3 or more with high winds (>10 m s −1), compared to ~10 cm −3 or less under moderate wind regimes. [3] Due to the dependence on wind speed, it could be expected that sea-salt particle production and its impacts on climate may vary with climate change .
While the salts within sea spray can severely inhibit plant growth in coastal ecosystems, selecting for salt-tolerant species, sea spray can also bring vital nutrients to these habitats. For example, one study showed that sea spray in Wales, UK delivers roughly 32 kg of potassium per hectare to coastal sand dunes each year. [10]
2. An alternative term for the bow of a vessel, sometimes used poetically. puddening Fibres of old rope packed between spars or used as a fender. [29] puffer See Clyde puffer. pulling (of an oar, as used at sea) using an oar for propulsion of a boat where each person (of several) uses one oar.
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AAW An acronym for anti-aircraft warfare. aback (of a sail) Filled by the wind on the opposite side to the one normally used to move the vessel forward.On a square-rigged ship, any of the square sails can be braced round to be aback, the purpose of which may be to reduce speed (such as when a ship-of-the-line is keeping station with others), to heave to, or to assist moving the ship's head ...
Saline seasonings – salt, spiced salt, saltpeter. Acid seasonings – plain vinegar (sodium acetate), or same aromatized with tarragon ; verjuice , lemon and orange juices. Hot seasonings – peppercorns , ground or coarsely chopped pepper, or mignonette pepper ; paprika , curry , cayenne , and mixed pepper spices.