Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
submergement
Noun
/səbˈmɜrdʒmənt/
Definition
The act or process of submerging or sinking below the surface of a liquid.
Examples
- The submergement of the ship was quick and unforeseen.
- In the experiment, the submergement of the object in water demonstrated its buoyancy.
- The heavy rains led to the submergement of several low-lying areas.
Meaning
Submergement refers to the state of being submerged, where something is entirely covered by water or another liquid.
Synonyms
- Submersion
- Sinking
- Immersion
