submersible
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- adjective
- /səbˈmɜr.sə.bəl/
- Specialized
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sumergible
- The new models are constructed with a rugged cast-iron housing for weatherproof, submersible, or buried service applications.
- submersible pump
- fully submersible
- submersible transducer
Examples
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The engineers designed a submersible drone that could explore the ocean depths without being damaged.
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Now, we must have submersible rescue craft.
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As she begins the journey to the sea floor, the crew turn off the submersible lights to conserve energy.
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In Greece, for example, there is a submersible bridge that actually sinks below the boats.
Academic text (2007) -
The Model 575 is a submersible, stainless steel pressure transducer that is suitable for liquid level measurement.
Academic text (1997) -
Investigating in deep water will be the work of ALVIN... a two-man submersible on loan from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
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In order to collect samples from the ocean floor, they used a submersible device that was specifically built for deep-sea exploration.
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The submersible vehicle was tested to ensure it could withstand immense pressure underwater.
Synonyms
Can be used under water and still work
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A machine placed under water to move water up from a well
How Water-Resistant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Submersible comes from sub- 'under' and merge 'to dip or put into', like in immerse. So when something is described as submersible, it means it can go under water or be kept under water without being damaged.