Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Capable of being immersed in or of remaining under water.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
submersible .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
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Examples
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Ramirez said there was a problem with the flotation systems of the semi-submergible platform that led to a huge water leak in one area.
Aban Pearl, Offshore Oil Drilling Platform SINKS Off Coast Of Venezuela: No Spill, Says Government 2010
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The COD was designed as a submergible surface vessel that used its diesel engines to generate electric power while on the surface and when submerged it used the electric power stored in 252 lead-acid batteries.
Archive 2008-10-01 John Storhm 2008
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The COD was designed as a submergible surface vessel that used its diesel engines to generate electric power while on the surface and when submerged it used the electric power stored in 252 lead-acid batteries.
Gas-Electric Hybrid Technology John Storhm 2008
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Our submergible had only a few days worth of fuel left, and it would be months before we†™ d be able to return.
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FRIED: The entire unit, including the ear buds, are submergible up to 19 feet and can take a pretty good beating.
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A submergible may be the best bet in the long run.
Ranchito update 2001
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A submergible may be the best bet in the long run.
Ranchito update 2001
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A submergible may be the best bet in the long run.
Ranchito update 2001
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Ramirez said there was a problem with the flotation systems of the semi-submergible platform that led to a huge water leak in one area.
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"You know this platform is semi-submergible," Mr. Chávez told his followers on
NYT > Home Page 2010
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