Literary notes about immersion (AI summary)
The term "immersion" in literature exhibits a rich diversity of meanings that blend both the literal and metaphorical. In some contexts, it is employed in a literal sense to denote the act of dipping, as seen in references to water baptism and physical procedures ([1], [2], [3]), and even extends to culinary or scientific processes such as the soaking of materials in solvents ([4], [5], [6]). In other instances, immersion transcends its physical connotations to evoke atmospheres of transformation or deep involvement—ranging from the revival of a character through a cool bath ([7], [8]), to metaphorical descriptions of being enveloped by one's thoughts or circumstances ([9], [10]). This multiplicity in usage allows authors to employ the term flexibly, lending both concrete imagery and abstract symbolism to their narratives.
- an act of dipping or immersion; a baptism, He. 6.2; an ablution, Mar. 7.4, 8.
— from A Greek-English Lexicon to the New Testament by William Greenfield - Baptizein undoubtedly signifies immersion ( eintauchen ).
— from Systematic Theology (Volume 3 of 3) by Augustus Hopkins Strong - Βάπτισμα, ατος, τό, pr. immersion; baptism, ordinance of baptism, Mat. 3.7.
— from A Greek-English Lexicon to the New Testament by William Greenfield - —This is produced by immersion in a mixture of copper carbonate, 10 parts; caustic soda, 30 parts; water, 200 parts.
— from Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas, Recipes and Processes - If for any reason it be desired to get rid of the blue print, this can be bleached by immersion in water containing a little common washing soda.
— from A Handbook of Illustration by A. Horsley (Alfred Horsley) Hinton - Copper may, of course, be removed by immersion of metallic iron.
— from New York Journal of Pharmacy, Volume 1 (of 3), 1852 Published by Authority of the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York. by College of Pharmacy of the City of New York - Even without Carlyle, most of us find it necessary to our soul's health to start the day with a rather cool immersion.
— from The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature by William James - Refreshed with the immersion and encouraged by the escape, I climbed the dyke in comparative gaiety of spirits.
— from Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker - In all this there is no malice, no desire to wound; it arises simply from want of imagination, from profound immersion in self.
— from DreamthorpA Book of Essays Written in the Country by Alexander Smith - His friend, in reply, undertook to give his impressions of immersion.
— from Bertha and Her Baptism by Nehemiah Adams
