Inclination from the perpendicular: the rake of a jet plane's wings. 2. The angle between the cutting edge of a tool and a plane perpendicular to the working surface to which the tool is applied. 3. a. The angle at which a roof is inclined. b. The inclined edge of a pitched roof or the roof of a gable or dormer.
Dry it, and then put a new paper towel over the area. Clean your nose ring hoop as well as you can by washing it with antibacterial soap, if it isn't sterilized. It's best, though, if you have a piercing studio sterilize any new jewelry in an autoclave. An autoclave is the only way to ensure a nose ring's sterility. Drop your clean jewelry onto the workspace.
The Eustachian tube is normally closed, but it opens from time to time in the back of the nose, such as when you yawn or swallow. When you pinch your nose in an effort to pop the ears open, air is forced up the Eustachian tube to equalize pressure in the middle ear space. If these tubes become obstructed or blocked, you might have Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). If your condition gets worse, it can become chronic and lead to hearing loss.