submersible
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Definition
A submersible is a small vehicle designed to go underwater, often used for research. It can also mean anything that is able to be submerged in water.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific, technical, and engineering contexts. As a noun, it usually refers to small underwater vehicles (not large submarines). As an adjective, it describes something that can go underwater. Often used with 'vehicle', 'robot', or 'pump'.
Example Sentences
The scientist entered the submersible to explore the ocean floor.
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A submersible can reach great depths where people cannot go.
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This pump is fully submersible and safe to use underwater.
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Did you see the footage from the new submersible that went to the shipwreck?
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We need a submersible camera to film the coral reefs up close.
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James dreams of piloting a submersible and discovering new species underwater.
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