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submergence

/ˈsʌbmərʤəns/ noun · British & US
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What does submergence mean?

noun

The act of becoming or being submerged, or the state of being submerged. The act of sinking or being covered by a liquid, especially water.

Example

"The submergence of the island was a gradual process, taking several hours."

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