intinction

/ɪnˈtɪŋʃən, ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of immersing or dipping something into a liquid, especially a consecrated liquid in a sacrament

“The priest performed the rite of intinction over the bread during the ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • dipping
  • immersion

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • exposure to dry air