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Sediment
01
particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid
Examples
After the river flooded, a layer of sediment covered the riverbed.
The geologist studied the sediment at the bottom of the lake to learn about its history.
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
