
Submersion
Physical Action
Refers to an actual movement of diving or sinking into a liquid.
The submersion of the submarine was a spectacle to behold.
Literal Use
Used literally to describe objects or people entering liquid.
The experiment required careful submersion of the metals in acid.
Voluntary Act
Can imply a deliberate act, like choosing to dive.
He enjoyed the feeling of submersion in the cold lake. Compare with
DrownImmersionInundationOverwhelmSink
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