submergible

Thân thiện

A submergible pump sits in a clear tank of water.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being put under water: Describes an object designed to be placed completely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water, without being damaged.
   • Capable of functioning while underwater: Describes a device or vehicle that is designed to operate correctly while submerged.

Usage

The adjective submergible is used to describe objects, equipment, or vehicles. It indicates that the item is built to withstand immersion in water and, in many cases, to work while submerged. It is often used in technical, engineering, or nautical contexts.

Examples

• The research team used a submergible camera to film the coral reef.
• This submergible pump is essential for draining the flooded basement.
• Early submarines were basic submergible vessels.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Specification: The term is frequently found in product specifications and manuals to denote water-resistant capabilities beyond simple splash-proofing.
  • The device's submergible housing allows it to operate at depths of up to 50 meters.

Variants and Related Words

• Submersible (adjective): This is a more common variant with identical meaning to . The two words are often used interchangeably.
  • A submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV) explored the shipwreck.
• Submerge (verb): To cause to be under water; to go below the surface.
  • The divers will submerge the equipment.
• Submersion (noun): The action of submerging or state of being submerged.
  • The pump survived prolonged submersion.

Synonyms

• Waterproof: Impervious to water.
• Immersion-proof: Designed to function when immersed (a more technical synonym).

Antonyms

• Non-submersible: Not designed to be submerged.
• Water-sensitive: Easily damaged by water.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
   • a submersible pump
   • a submergible electric frying pan

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