A form of cleaning by immersion in a liquid which is capable of causing molecular changes in the surface (with the intent of providing a more appealing look)
{i} immersion, submergence (in a liquid); act of taking up an amount of liquid (with the hands, a spoon, etc.)
Process of submerging lumber or other wood products in a dipping vat The vat may contain fungicides and/or other chemicals to prevent staining and decay and impart water repellancy
The practice of taking snuff by rubbing the teeth or gums with a stick or brush dipped in snuff
Resin is applied to finished garment The garment is then creased and dipped in a vat of chemicals to set in the resin
coating process carried out by immersion of the item into a tank containing a suitable coating The item is then picked up causing dripping of the excess of coating and an even coating is achieved
a method of saluting using a hand-held flag The flagstaff is brought down to an almost horizontal level, with the flag almost trailing the ground, then raised smartly back to its original position Most only see this on one occasion: the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games
The vertical oscillation of a ship resulting from rolling or pitching A very low position of the vessel's center of gravity or marked changes of the vessel's form in the vicinity of the waterline or a combination of both tend to accentuate dipping