immersion

• Nom désignant l'action de plonger profondément ou de s'engager pleinement dans quelque chose, comme un liquide, une activité ou un état de complète attention.

A noun referring to the act of being deeply involved or submerged in something, such as a liquid, an activity, or a state of complete attention.

1. Submersion in liquidB2formal

   The act of being completely covered by a liquid, especially water.

   Immersion dans un liquide

   • The scientist studied the effects of immersion in cold water.
   • Full immersion in the pool is required for the swimming test.
   • The baptism involved complete immersion in the river.

   Synonymesdousingsubmersion

   Antonymesemergenceextractionremovalwithdrawal

2. Astronomical disappearanceC1formal

   The moment when a celestial body moves behind another and becomes hidden, such as during an eclipse.

   Immersion (astronomie)

   • The immersion of the moon began at exactly 8:15 PM.
   • Astronomers recorded the precise time of the planet's immersion.
   • During a solar eclipse, the immersion of the sun is a spectacular event.

   Synonymesingress

   Antonymesemersion

3. Deep mental focusB2formal

   Complete concentration or intense mental engagement in an activity.

   Immersion mentale

   • Her immersion in the novel made her lose track of time.
   • The game offers total immersion in a fantasy world.
   • Deep immersion in his work often leads to late nights.

   Synonymesabsorptionattentioncaptivationconcentrationengrossmentfocusinvolvementpreoccupation

4. Baptismal riteB2formal

   A form of baptism where the person is partially or fully submerged in water.

   Immersion baptismale

   • The church practices baptism by full immersion.
   • Immersion is a common practice in many Christian denominations.
   • The ceremony included the immersion of the infant in a small pool.

   Synonymesbaptismsubmergencesubmersion

5. Wetting by submergingB1formal

   The action of wetting something by putting it completely into a liquid.

   Immersion par submersion

   • The immersion of the fabric in dye changed its color.
   • For cleaning, immersion in soapy water is recommended.
   • The chef used immersion in broth to flavor the meat.

   Synonymesdousingplungesoakingsubmergencesubmersion