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Sediment
01
slib, afzetting
particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid
02
sediment, afzetting
particles of rock, minerals, or organic materials that have been transported by wind, water, or ice, and deposited in layers on the Earth's surface
to sediment
01
bezinken, neerslaan
settle as sediment
02
sedimenteren, afzetten
deposit as a sediment
sediment
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Voorbeeld
The geologist studied the sediment at the bottom of the lake to learn about its history.
Over time, sediment builds up in the bottom of a pond, affecting its water quality.
After the river flooded, a layer of sediment covered the riverbed.
Archaeologists sifted through layers of sediment to uncover ancient artifacts.
Heavy rainfall can lead to erosion, washing sediment into nearby streams.
