: something that is submersible
especially
: a usually small underwater craft used especially for deep-sea research
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James Powel, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Of course, said effects manifest at depth during submersible malfunctions as well.
—Matthew Gavin Frank
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Both of those decisions went against the prevailing understanding of the best way for submersibles to withstand immense pressure while traversing the ocean.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
The submersible imploded about 1 hour and 45 minutes after its trip began, resulting in the deaths of its five passengers.
—James Powel, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Of course, said effects manifest at depth during submersible malfunctions as well.
—Matthew Gavin Frank
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Noun
In the years following the disaster, however, details about the submersible's handling have captured national attention.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Both of those decisions went against the prevailing understanding of the best way for submersibles to withstand immense pressure while traversing the ocean.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 12 June 2025
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“Submersible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submersible. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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submersible
1 of 2 adjective
sub·mers·ible
səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl 
: capable of being submerged
submersible pumps
submersible
2 of 2 noun
: something that is submersible
especially
: submarine entry 2 sense 1
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