sedimentation

noun
UK: /ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃən/

  1. The process of solid particles settling out of a liquid.

    1. Sedimentation is how mud settles at the bottom of a river.
    2. The sedimentation process clarifies water by removing suspended particles over time.

  2. The accumulation of sediment to form sedimentary rock.

    1. Sedimentation creates layers of rock over many years.
    2. Over geological timescales, sedimentation leads to the formation of various rock types.

Synonyms

deposition settling precipitation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sedimentation" in English means: The process of solid particles settling out of a liquid., The accumulation of sediment to form sedimentary rock..

The phonetic transcription of "sedimentation" is /ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sedimentation": deposition, settling, precipitation.

Example usage of "sedimentation": "Sedimentation is how mud settles at the bottom of a river.". More examples on the page.