Sediment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sediment is a noun meaning A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
Meaning
A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To deposit material as a sediment.
- (intransitive) To be deposited as a sediment.
Example Sentences
The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river.
Word Forms
- sediments
- sedimenting
- sedimented
Synonyms for sediment
Depending on context, synonyms include deposit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deposit, siltation, silt, water, sedimentary, sludge.
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