Sediment
volume
British pronunciation/sˈɛdɪmənt/
American pronunciation/ˈsɛdəmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "sediment"

Sediment
01

particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid

02

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

settle as sediment

02

deposit as a sediment

example
Example
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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.
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