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submersibles

/sʌbˈmɜrsɪblz/ /səbˈmɜrsəblz/

Meanings
noun
A small nonmilitary, non-nuclear submarine for exploration.

Examples :

"Scientists use submersibles to study deep-sea creatures. "
nautical vehicle ocean technology environment science machine
noun
A term used primarily by some navies for nuclear submarines, termed "true submersibles", because they cannot retroactively declare that their non-nuclear submarines should be called by a different name.

Examples :

"The naval historian explained that only nuclear-powered submarines are sometimes called "submersibles" to distinguish them from conventional submarines that need to surface frequently. "
military nautical vehicle war technology

Related Words

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conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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submarines noun

/ˈsʌbməriːnz/ /sʌbˈmæriːnz/

A boat that can go underwater.

"During World War II, submarines played a crucial role in naval battles. "

Illustration communications

communications noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

Illustration exploration

exploration noun

/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/

The process of exploring.

"The exploration of new hiking trails is a favorite family activity. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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distinguish verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"My younger sister is very good at distinguishing different types of flowers. "

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retroactive adjective

/ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/

Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

"The new law is retroactive to January 1st, meaning it applies to actions taken since that date. "

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submarine noun

/sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/

A boat that can go underwater.

"The submarine traveled deep beneath the waves. "

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retroactively adverb

/ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/

Done after the fact; applying to events that have previously transpired.

"The new legislature passed a resolution retroactively legalizing the actions of the revolutionaries that brought them to power."

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researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "

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nonmilitary adjective

/ˌnɑnˈmɪləˌtɛri/ /ˌnɑnˈmɪlətri/

Not military; civilian.

"The organization provides nonmilitary aid, such as food and medicine, to the refugees. "