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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A scuba diver trained to work or take part in scientific research in underwater installations.

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  • noun An underwater explorer.

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  • noun an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder
  • noun a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research

Etymologies

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aqua- + -naut

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