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scuba

1952, acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.

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Definitions of scuba from WordNet

scuba (n.)
a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus;
Synonyms: aqualung / Aqua-Lung
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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