Meaning & Definition of word "Sediment"
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Sediment
/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/
noun:
- 1. Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
- Example: The sediment at the bottom of the river was mostly sand and small pebbles.
- 2. Solid material that is transported and deposited by water, wind, or ice.
- Example: Over time, layers of sediment can form sedimentary rock.
- 3. The process of sedimentation, where particles accumulate over time.
- Example: The lake's clarity improved after the excess sediment from the construction site was removed.
Etymology
From Latin sedimentum, from sedere 'to sit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sedimentation rate:
The speed at which sediment settles in a body of water.
sedimentary rock:
Rock that has formed from sediment.
suspended sediment:
Sediment that is carried in the water column and not settled.
Related Words
suspend:
To hang something; to temporarily prevent something from being done.
deposit:
To place or set something down.
erosion:
The process by which material is worn away and transported elsewhere.
Slang Meanings of sediment
Meaning: Baggage or unnecessary stuff in life.
Example Sentence: I need to get rid of all this sediment in my life.
Meaning: Low-quality remnants or leftovers.
Example Sentence: The film was just sediment compared to the classic.