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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sediments

/ˈsɛdɪməntz/ noun · British & US
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What does sediments mean?

noun

The remains of something that has been worn away or broken down, such as rock particles or soil particles. Material that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

Example

"The river carried sediments of sand and gravel to the ocean."

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