immersible
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immersible — ☆ immersible [i mʉr′sə bəl] adj. that can be immersed in water without harm, as some electrical appliances * * * im·mers·i·ble (ĭ mûrʹsə bəl) adj. Capable of being completely immersed in water without suffering damage: an immersible hot plate. *… … Universalium
Immersible — Im*mers i*ble, a. [Pref. im not + L. mersus, p. p. of mergere to plunge.] Not capable of being immersed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Immersible — Im*mers i*ble, a. [From {Immerse}.] Capable of being immersed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
immersible — ☆ immersible [i mʉr′sə bəl] adj. that can be immersed in water without harm, as some electrical appliances … English World dictionary
immersible — adjective Date: circa 1846 capable of being totally submerged in water without damage (as to the heating element of an electric appliance) < an immersible electric frying pan > … New Collegiate Dictionary
immersible — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. sinkable, submersible, waterproof; see waterproof … English dictionary for students
immersible — im·mers·ible … English syllables
immersible — səbəl adjective : capable of being immersed … Useful english dictionary
immerse — immersible, adj. /i merrs /, v.t., immersed, immersing. 1. to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink. 2. to involve deeply; absorb: She is totally immersed in her law practice. 3. to baptize by immersion. 4. to embed; bury. [1595 1605; … Universalium
Immersable — Im*mers a*ble, a. See {Immersible}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
