Submersion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Submersion ( noun )

1. The act of submerging or being submerged; the state of being covered by a liquid or plunged into a liquid.
2. The state of being forced under water or into a liquid.

Origin:

From late latin submersiōnem, noun of action from submersus, past participle of submergere 'to sink under', from sub- 'under' + mergere 'to dip, immerse'. the word dates back to the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The submersion of the city was due to the severe flood.
2. The submarines are designed to handle extended periods of submersion.
3. The process of pickling involves submersion of food items in a vinegar solution.
4. He felt a sense of freedom during his holiday as if he were in a submersion of all his worries.
5. The diver was trained to handle emergency submersion situations.

(As a verb)

Submersion ( verb )

1. The act of submerging or being submerged; the state of being covered by a liquid or plunged into a liquid.
2. The state of being forced under water or into a liquid.

Origin:

From late latin submersiōnem, noun of action from submersus, past participle of submergere 'to sink under', from sub- 'under' + mergere 'to dip, immerse'. the word dates back to the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The submersion of the city was due to the severe flood.
2. The submarines are designed to handle extended periods of submersion.
3. The process of pickling involves submersion of food items in a vinegar solution.
4. He felt a sense of freedom during his holiday as if he were in a submersion of all his worries.
5. The diver was trained to handle emergency submersion situations.