Immerse
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Physical Action
Immerse as a physical verb involves a complete or thorough action. They immersed the laboratory instruments in sterilizing liquid.
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Full Coverage
When immersing something, ensure all parts are covered by the liquid. Immerse the strawberries entirely in chocolate to coat them well.
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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.