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deposition

noun

ˌde-pə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of deposition

as in sediment

matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid several types of deposition on the bottom of the lake

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Recent Examples of deposition Workers line each deposition hole with compressed bentonite clay blocks before inserting the copper containers. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 The states, meanwhile, are seeking additional time to obtain documents and take depositions from Paramount executives. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026 The official transcript of George Jones’ deposition was sealed, barring it from being accessed by the public. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Now that the judge has found that the taking under the aegis of the town's charter wasn't constitutional, the rest of the claims in the lawsuit will move forward, as will discovery and depositions. — Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition

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Unlike Lake Michigan, debris and garbage settle along the riverbed and near the banks, forcing divers to search through sediment and obstacles while currents continue to move beneath the surface.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Using mechanisms scientists are still trying to understand, the cilia wave around to generate fast-moving vortices of water that circulate oxygen to the coral’s outer tissues, in addition to helping keep the colonies free of sediment.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

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The informal miners go into the mines to look for leftover deposits to sell.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Only about 6% of the region’s deposits are controlled by the combined bank, ranking fourth behind larger national competition such as Truist, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
The water drew back from the house, left a thick, stinking silt across the floor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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