50 Design Terms Explained Simply For Non-Designers Mary Stribley Getting thrown into the world of graphic design can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Kerning, tracking, warm colors, cool colors, CMYK, RGB, OMG. There are a lot of technical terms thrown around and it can get confusing at the best of times.
Definition of skimmer. 1 : one that skims; specifically : a flat perforated scoop or spoon used for skimming. 2 : any of a small genus (Rynchops) of long-winged marine birds that have the lower mandible longer than the upper. 3 : a usually straw flat-crowned hat with a wide straight brim.
Foster & Smith Educational Staff. Many aquarists feel that a protein skimmer is an absolute necessity for saltwater aquarium systems, especially those that are heavily-stocked. A protein skimmer is an excellent supplemental filtering device that works by creating tiny bubbles in a reaction chamber. These bubbles propel proteins in the water up to the surface of the reaction chamber.