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Sediment
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sediment, avlagringar
particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid
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sediment, avlagring
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
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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.
