What does sedimentation mean?
Sedimentation means The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid..
Sedimentation
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Meaning
The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid..
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Synonyms for sedimentation
Antonyms for sedimentation
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Word Forms
- sedimentations
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What is a synonym for sedimentation?
Common synonyms include deposit, alluviation.
What is the opposite of sedimentation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sedimentation in a sentence?
Use sedimentation where its definition matches the intended context.
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