sedimentation
/ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which small particles of solid material settle to the bottom of a liquid or accumulate in layers over time.
- The water treatment plant uses sedimentation to remove dirt and debris from drinking water.
- Over thousands of years, sedimentation filled the ancient lake with layers of mud.
- Sedimentation in rivers can create new landforms like deltas.
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