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submergence

[səbˈmərdʒəns]

submergence Definition

  • 1the action or process of being completely under water
  • 2a sudden or dramatic descent or decrease

Using submergence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "submergence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The submergence of the city was caused by a massive flood.

  • Example

    The submarine's submergence was successful.

  • Example

    The company's profits experienced a submergence due to the pandemic.

submergence Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with submergence

  • an area where tectonic plates are forced beneath another plate

    Example

    The Pacific Ring of Fire is known for its submergence zones.

  • a phenomenon in which an object appears to be partially or completely submerged in a liquid due to the refraction of light

    Example

    The submergence effect can be observed when a straw in a glass of water appears bent.

  • the ability of plants to survive and grow in flooded or submerged conditions

    Example

    Rice is a crop with high submergence tolerance.

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Summary: submergence in Brief

The term 'submergence' [səbˈmərdʒəns] refers to the action or process of being completely under water, as well as a sudden or dramatic descent or decrease. It is used in contexts such as natural disasters, military operations, and economic trends, exemplified by 'The submergence of the city was caused by a massive flood.' 'Submergence' extends into phrases like 'submergence zone,' referring to geological features, and 'submergence tolerance,' referring to plant biology.