Hydrology Glossary

noun a state of being underwater or beneath the surface

• The submergence of the submarine was carefully monitored by the crew.
• I can't believe how fast the submergence of the boat was!
• The submergence of the pool party was lit!
• The submergence of emotions overwhelmed her.

noun the action of submerging or the state of being submerged

• The submersion of the shipwreck was carefully documented by the archaeologists.
• I love going for a submersion in the pool on hot days.
• Let's go for a submersion in the lake this weekend.
• The submersion of herself in the book allowed her to escape reality for a while.

adjective not confined; free; unrestricted

• The laboratory conducted experiments in an unconfined space to ensure safety measures were met.
• We can have an unconfined discussion about our plans for the weekend.
• Let's go for a drive with the top down and feel unconfined by any responsibilities.
• Her creativity knows no bounds, it is unconfined by any limitations.

noun the branch of geology that deals with the study of sediment, especially its formation, characteristics, and distribution

• The study of sedimentology involves analyzing the physical and chemical properties of sedimentary rocks.
• Sedimentology is all about studying how rocks are formed from layers of sediment over time.
• Sedimentology is like figuring out the history of rocks by looking at their layers.
• Exploring sedimentology is like reading a history book written in rocks.

noun a flowing towards or accumulation of fluid in a part of the body

• The patient was diagnosed with an affluxion of blood to the head, causing severe headaches.
• I heard that Bob had an affluxion in his knee after playing basketball.
• I can't believe I have to deal with this affluxion in my back, it's so annoying.
• The sudden affluxion of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.