antifouling paint. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : The makers now use an antifouling chemical on all marine hulls. From Dictionary.com.
Under the bill, use of toxic tin-based antifouling paints would be prohibited. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 17, 2009] Reference
NOTE: Do not use antifouling paint, since it contains copper or mercury and can hasten galvanic corrosion, unless the manufacturer states that it is intended for use on aluminum. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 5] Reference
Next she greesed the groove of her keel, warthes and wears and mole and itcher, with antifouling butter-scatch and turfentide and serpenthyme and with leafmould she ushered round prunella isles and eslats dun, quincecunct, allover her little mary. From Wordnik.com. [Finnegans Wake] Reference
Example: A process of painting the bottom of a marine vessel which consists in applying thereto a composition consisting of sulphate of copper, powdered metallic zinc, chlorid of antimony, and hyposulphite of soda, in a vehicle of linseed oil, would be more usefully classified as an antifouling paint than as a ship, as the invention would hardly be distinguishable from a paint claimed as such and described for use on submarine surfaces. From Wordnik.com. [The Classification of Patents] Reference
Only a few days left to enter PBO's antifouling trial. From Wordnik.com. [YBW News] Reference
The ship had been previously coated with a self polishing copolymer (SPC) antifouling. From Wordnik.com. [Marine Log News] Reference
It is the only homogenous coating providing hull protection with mechanical antifouling properties. From Wordnik.com. [PR.com Press Releases] Reference
Alfa Romeo after using Nanoshield Foul-Off to remove her antifouling paint without the use of sandpaper. From Wordnik.com. [Sail-World.com USA Latest News] Reference
Is it considered standard practice to change the bow thruster anode each time the boat is lifted for antifouling etc. From Wordnik.com. [YBW News] Reference
Then, top, from across the cove came a case of copper paint, a famous antifouling article, which stood me in good stead long after. From Wordnik.com. [Sailing Alone Around the World] Reference
Planned to open early in 2010, the new laboratory will focus on the development of next generation antifouling and foul release technology. From Wordnik.com. [Marine Log News] Reference
'Alfa Romeo used Nanoshield' 'Foul-Off product to ensure her antifouling paint was completely removed, without altering hull shape or weight'. From Wordnik.com. [Sail-World.com USA Latest News] Reference
The sediment contains high levels of copper from antifouling and leaves a thin but tenacious oily deposit in the buckets we are using to carry it (after washing). From Wordnik.com. [CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries] Reference
The power plant which goes into the antifouling paints is up and running and the other plant which will be commissioned in the first quarter of '09 is running well. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
They also can have a devastating effect on hydro-power plants; the cost of installing new systems and applying antifouling paint can run into the millions of dollars. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Microbial biofilms can foul pipes in industrial machinery, and marine antifouling - a coating painted on to the hull of ships - could be another potential application. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Not only has it pulverised a significant portion of plant and animal life, but it has also smeared a large section of Douglas Shoal with antifouling paint from its hull. From Wordnik.com. [Stuff.co.nz - Stuff] Reference
Alfa Romeo ready for the reapplication of new antifouling, after using Nanoshield Foul-Off confident that her hill shape has not been altered and weight will remain constant. From Wordnik.com. [Sail-World.com USA Latest News] Reference
Ten people will be selected from various locations around the UK with various types of vessel, and be offered an International Paint antifouling product to try out next season. From Wordnik.com. [YBW News] Reference
LCD monitor for the Nikon Coolpix S620 features a 170-degree wide-viewing angle, anti-reflection coating, antifouling and water repellent layer, and screen brightness boost function. From Wordnik.com. [LetsGoDigital English Edition] Reference
Clear Colour Display for the COOLPIX S640 features an ultra wide-viewing angle, anti-reflection coating, antifouling and water repellent layer, and screen brightness boost function.?. From Wordnik.com. [Digital Camera Reviews] Reference
Until the beginning of this year, ships used antifouling paints to protect them from the corrosive environment, with Tributyltin (TBT) added as a biocide to also prevent marine growth. From Wordnik.com. [Press Office : Press Releases] Reference
Both cameras measure 0. 8-inch thick and feature a 5x f2. 7-6.6 28-140mm-equivalent lens on front and a 2. 7-inch LCD on back (though the S640 has an "antifouling and water-repellent layer"). From Wordnik.com. [Crave: The gadget blog] Reference
However, it was found to contaminate the surrounding water - having a serious detrimental impact on other marine life - and this summer it became illegal worldwide to use TBT antifouling coatings. From Wordnik.com. [Press Office : Press Releases] Reference
• Organosulfurs will increase their presence in the marine antifouling market as an environmentally preferable alternative to tributyl tin and other heavy metal antimicrobials that being are replaced. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
The ban on organic tin compounds for use as antifouling agents to prevent organic growth has necessitated relative frequent cleaning of the coating surface on the ship's hull to ensure cost-effective transport. From Wordnik.com. [WebWire | Recent Headlines] Reference
Dr Waldock highlighted the clampdown on the use of tributylin (TBT), a toxic antifouling compound banned for use on small boats in the 1980s and large vessels in 2008, as a good example of environmental improvement. From Wordnik.com. [EDP24 News] Reference
Medetomidine has proved effective in preventing fouling of ship bottoms and now researchers attempting to develop new, environmentally friendly methods to limit marine fouling have identified the gene that causes barnacles to react to the substance, opening up the possibility of an antifouling paint that is gentle to both barnacles and the environment. From Wordnik.com. [Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine] Reference
International antifouling product. From Wordnik.com. [YBW News] Reference
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