"dive computer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dive computers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dive computer (plural dive computers)
  1. A device, similar in appearance to a wristwatch, used by underwater divers to measure the time and depth of a dive, calculate a safe ascent profile, and avoid decompression sickness. Wikipedia link: dive computer Categories (topical): Underwater diving
    Sense id: en-dive_computer-en-noun-eRMrxrQE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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