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Synonyms for immersing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ih-murs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈmɜrs

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Définition of immersing

Origin :
  • early 15c. (implied in immersed), from Latin immersus, past participle of immergere "to plunge in, dip into" (see immersion). Related: Immersed; immersing; immersive.
  • verb submerge in liquid
  • verb become deeply involved
Example sentences :
  • Generally applied to immersing cloth, etc., in the blue vat.
  • Extract from : « Vegetable Dyes » by Ethel M. Mairet
  • Mothers were present, immersing not only themselves but also their children.
  • Extract from : « A Tour of the Missions » by Augustus Hopkins Strong
  • A method of pickling fish by immersing them in vinegar after being boiled.
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • All the children of a member are baptized by immersing three times.
  • Extract from : « Modern Persia » by Mooshie G. Daniel
  • Copies are made from the mould by immersing it in a tank of melted wax.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • Dip the bunches of grapes into it, immersing them thoroughly.
  • Extract from : « Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book » by Eliza Leslie
  • It is necessary to revive the dry germs by immersing them in water.
  • Extract from : « Clovers and How to Grow Them » by Thomas Shaw
  • The only way to thaw these things is by immersing them in cold water.
  • Extract from : « The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) » by Mrs. F.L. Gillette
  • First, to steam: Steaming is cooking by moist heat but not immersing the material in the water as in the boiling process.
  • Extract from : « Candy-Making Revolutionized » by Mary Elizabeth Hall
  • Copper and iron objects were silver-plated by immersing them in molten silver after coating with sal-ammoniac or borax.
  • Extract from : « De Re Metallica » by Georgius Agricola

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