Submersion

usgb/səbˈmɜːrʒn/
noun

The action of going under water or other liquid, or of being covered by a liquid or substance.

Divers need to be careful during submersion to ensure they have enough air.
Visual representation of "submersion" - The action of going under water or other liquid, or of being covered by a liquid or substance.
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Physical Action

Refers to an actual movement of diving or sinking into a liquid.

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The submersion of the submarine was a spectacle to behold.
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Literal Use

Used literally to describe objects or people entering liquid.

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The experiment required careful submersion of the metals in acid.
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Voluntary Act

Can imply a deliberate act, like choosing to dive.

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He enjoyed the feeling of submersion in the cold lake.
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