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sedimentation

[ sed-uh-muhn-tey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the deposition or accumulation of sediment.


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Other yvlog Forms

  • -i··ٲtDz noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sedimentation1

First recorded in 1870–75; sediment + -ation
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Example Sentences

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He had deep knowledge of natural processes such as sedimentation.

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“If we have a really hot fire that cooks the vegetation that holds the soil together, we could have increased sedimentation, debris and ash flow,” Johnson said.

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For example, all five of the plant’s primary sedimentation tanks, which remove solids from wastewater, had been out of commission since March 2023.

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Its existence is thought to be threatened by sedimentation, wildfires, and human developments.

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Those issues include problems with the four tubes such as sedimentation and cavitation — when tiny air bubbles develop while water passes through plumbing.

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