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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.

2. (Geol.) Formed by the action of the
currents or waves of the sea; as, marine deposits.

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.

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