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sedimentation

 

[ ˌsedɪmɛnˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in geology

The process of settling or being deposited as a sediment. Sedimentation occurs when particles carried by wind, water, or ice come to rest in layers on the Earth's surface.

Synonyms

accumulation, deposition, settling

Examples of usage

  • The sedimentation of sand at the bottom of a river
  • The sedimentation of silt in a lake
Context #2 | Noun

in chemistry

The separation of suspended solid particles from a liquid solution. Sedimentation is commonly used in the purification of drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Synonyms

clarification, filtration, precipitation

Examples of usage

  • The sedimentation process in a sedimentation tank
  • The sedimentation of particles in a test tube

Translations

Translations of the word "sedimentation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sedimentação

🇮🇳 अवसादन

🇩🇪 Sedimentation

🇮🇩 pengendapan

🇺🇦 седиментація

🇵🇱 sedymentacja

🇯🇵 沈殿

🇫🇷 sédimentation

🇪🇸 sedimentación

🇹🇷 çökelme

🇰🇷 침전

🇸🇦 ترسيب

🇨🇿 sedimentace

🇸🇰 sedimentácia

🇨🇳 沉积

🇸🇮 sedimentacija

🇮🇸 setmyndun

🇰🇿 шөгінді түзілу

🇬🇪 დალექვა

🇦🇿 çökmə

🇲🇽 sedimentación

Etymology

The word 'sedimentation' originated from the Latin word 'sedimentum', meaning 'that which settles'. The concept of sedimentation has been studied and utilized in various fields, including geology, chemistry, and environmental science. Understanding the process of sedimentation is crucial for interpreting geological formations, water treatment processes, and environmental impact assessments.

See also: sediment.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,707 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.