sediment

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sediment

noun

Definition of SEDIMENT

matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid <the sediment at the bottom of the river needs to be routinely dredged so that it doesn't interfere with barge traffic>
Related Words lees; ooze, silt, sludge; dross, slag, waste

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