immersed
Americanadjective
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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.
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Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.
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Botany. growing under water.
adjective
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sunk or submerged
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(of plants) growing completely submerged in water
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(of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part
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involved deeply; engrossed
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They placed the lenses over rabbit eyeballs immersed in a saline solution intended to mimic natural tears.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
She then immersed herself in the Social Democratic party, whose youth league she joined when she was 16.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
She wanted him immersed in that kind of environment for a full semester, despite the big financial commitment for their family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
In Chicago, ACT UP’s Gregg Bordowitz became her mentor and professor, and for three years, Rosales immersed herself in learning, becoming obsessed with Gertrude Stein and philosophers like Gilles Deleuze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Then, checking that Fred and George were safely immersed in further discussions about the Triwizard Tournament, Harry read out Sirius’s letter in a whisper to Ron and Hermione.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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