
Immerse
Physical Action
Immerse as a physical verb involves a complete or thorough action.

They immersed the laboratory instruments in sterilizing liquid.
Full Coverage
When immersing something, ensure all parts are covered by the liquid.

Immerse the strawberries entirely in chocolate to coat them well.
Temporary State
Immerse typically implies the object will be removed from the liquid after some time.

The chef immersed the noodles in boiling water for five minutes.
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AbsorbDrenchEngrossPlungeSaturateSoakSteepSubmerge
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