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sedimentation

/ˌsɛdɪmˈɛnˌteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does sedimentation mean?

noun

The process of settling or depositing particles at the bottom of a liquid or in a container, or the deposit itself. In geology, the process of depositing sedimentary rock.

Example

"The sedimentation of the river's silt had created a new delta over time."

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