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submersible

sub·mer·sible

US/sʌˈbmɜrsɪbʌl/ rare uk us
adjective (1) noun (2)

adjective

1.

capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged

  • “a submersible pump”
  • “a submergible electric frying pan”
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noun

1.

an apparatus intended for use under water

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Origin

From submerse + -ible.

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