barrier reefs — Coral Cor al, n. [Of. coral, F, corail, L. corallum, coralium, fr. Gr. kora llion.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) The hard parts or skeleton of various Anthozoa, and of a few Hydrozoa. Similar structures are also formed by some Bryozoa. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumatic barrier — A pneumatic barrier is a method of containing oil spills. Air bubbling through a perforated pipe causes an upward water flow that slows the spread of oil. It can also be used to stop fish from entering polluted water. A pneumatic barrier is an… … Wikipedia
Organ pipe coral — Skeleton of Tubipora musica Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia … Wikipedia
Vapor barrier — 6 mil Polyethylene plastic sheet as vapor barrier between insulation and gypsum board … Wikipedia
Great Barrier Reef — The Great Barrier Reef * UNESCO World Heritage Site … Wikipedia
Outer barrier — The outer barrier, also known as the Long Island and New York City barrier islands, refers to the string of barrier islands that divide the lagoons south of Long Island from the Atlantic Ocean. These islands include Coney Island, Long Beach… … Wikipedia
Ductile iron pipe — is a pipe commonly used for potable water distribution.[1] The predominant wall material is ductile iron, a spheroidized graphite cast iron, although an internal cement mortar lining usually serves to inhibit corrosion from the fluid being… … Wikipedia
New Caledonia Barrier Reef — Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems * UNESCO World Heritage Site … Wikipedia
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System — For other uses, see Mesoamerica (disambiguation). Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, Quintana Roo, Mexico The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (MBRS, also simply known as the Mesoamerican reef … Wikipedia
Cement-mortar lined ductile iron pipe — is a ductile iron pipe with cement lining on the inside surface, and is commonly used for water distribution.Cement mortar lined ductile iron pipe is governed by standards set forth by DIPRA (Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association), and was first … Wikipedia