submersion

Meanings

• verb

  The act of something being completely covered in a liquid or other substance.

  - "The object sank to the bottom of the lake in a submersion of water."
  - "The diver took a deep breath before beginning his submersion into the ocean."

• noun

  A process in which an object is placed in a liquid or other substance, typically for preservation or cleaning.

  - "The museum displayed an ancient artifact that had undergone a lengthy submersion in formaldehyde. "
  - "The jeweler submerged the diamond in a solution of warm water and detergent to clean it."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with submersion
emersion , impression , expression , suppression

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Variants

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submerse , submersed , submerses , submersing , submersion , submersions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'submersus', meaning 'immersed or plunged'.

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Trivia

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1. Submersion can also refer to the act of submerging oneself in a task or activity, metaphorically.

2. In scuba diving, the term 'submergence' is used to describe the moment when the diver's ears equalize the pressure between the outer ear and the water, allowing them to dive deeper.

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Related Concepts

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1. Immersion: A type of learning method where students are fully engaged in an experience, often through simulations or virtual environments.

2. Baptism: A religious rite involving the immersion of a person in water, symbolizing purification or regeneration.

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Culture

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Submersion is a common theme in various forms of art and literature, often used to represent transformation, rebirth, or a return to the primal. In Christianity, baptism by submersion in water is a significant rite of passage.

How to Memorize "submersion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an object being completely covered in a liquid or other substance. Imagine the liquid rising around the object, until it is fully submerged.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'submersion' with the sensation of being fully engulfed in water or another substance. Think about the feeling of being surrounded and enveloped.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'submersion' with the image of a submarine, which is a vehicle designed for underwater exploration.

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