Marching band and drum corps uniforms often include an item called a gauntlet which includes no glove for the hand, but is just a flared cuff. Some versions are closer to bracers or vambraces in style.o throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge. A gauntlet-wearing knight would challenge a fellow knight or enemy to a duel by throwing one of his gauntlets on the ground. The opponent would pick up the gauntlet to accept the challenge.
Oxygen demanding wastes: Waters 'enriched' with wastes or nutrients from human, domestic or wildlife are likely candidates for oxygen depletion. Rapid microbial growth spurred on by excess nutrient availability requires oxygen-lots of oxygen.aters 'enriched' with wastes or nutrients from human, domestic or wildlife are likely candidates for oxygen depletion. Rapid microbial growth spurred on by excess nutrient availability requires oxygen-lots of oxygen.
In summary, oxygen activates efficient energy production inside cells (think of why a match can only burn in the presence of oxygen, and not in a vacuum). In fact, the net equation of glucose metabolism in the body isn't too different from that of burning it.