Marine Engineering Terminology

noun the process of corroding or being corroded, typically by a chemical reaction such as oxidation

• The metal pipes were heavily affected by corrosion due to exposure to harsh chemicals.
• The old car's body is all rusted from corrosion.
• Dude, that fence is totally messed up from all the corrosion.
• The relationship slowly deteriorated over time, like the gradual corrosion of metal.

noun a machine or boat used for removing silt, mud, etc., from the bottom of a river or harbor

verb to clean, deepen, or widen (a waterway, port, or river) by scooping out mud, weeds, etc., with a dredge

• The construction crew used a dredge to remove sediment from the riverbed.
• They had to dredge the pond to make it deeper for fishing.
• Let's dredge up some dirt on that guy and see what we find.
• She had to dredge up memories from her past for the therapy session.

noun a valve or faucet used to control the flow of water on a boat or ship

• The sea cock on the ship needed to be inspected regularly to ensure it was functioning properly.
• Make sure to check the sea cock before setting sail to avoid any issues out at sea.
• I wouldn't trust that old sea cock, better to replace it with a new one.
• His ability to navigate rough waters was like a well-oiled sea cock, always reliable in times of trouble.

noun a type of metal alloy typically used in marine applications due to its resistance to corrosion

adjective describing the type of metal alloy being referred to

• The ship was constructed using admiralty metal to ensure durability in harsh marine environments.
• I heard that the new boat is made of admiralty metal, so it should be pretty sturdy.
• That car is like an admiralty metal on wheels, nothing can dent it!
• Her resolve was as strong as admiralty metal, unwavering in the face of adversity.