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emersion


Definition of emersion

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the process of emerging from water after being submerged: some coral species can survive emersion for up to three hours
  • 2 Astronomy the reappearance of a celestial body after its eclipse or occultation.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin emersio(n-), from Latin emergere (see emerge)

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