Definition of sediment
1 : the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
2 : material deposited by water, wind, or glaciers
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Examples of sediment in a Sentence
There was a layer of sediment in the bottom of the tank.
the sediment at the bottom of the river needs to be routinely dredged so that it doesn't interfere with barge traffic
Origin and Etymology of sediment
Latin sedimentum settling, from sedēre to sit, sink down
First Known Use: 1547
Other Geology Terms
anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale
Definition of sediment
transitive verb
: to deposit as sediment
intransitive verb
1 : to settle to the bottom in a liquid
2 : to deposit sediment
Examples of sediment in a Sentence
the water flowing into the reservoir is sedimenting silt faster than was originally expected
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First Known Use of sediment
1859
Other Geology Terms
anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale
SEDIMENT Defined for English Language Learners
sediment
playDefinition of sediment for English Language Learners
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: material that sinks to the bottom of a liquid
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: material (such as stones and sand) that is carried into water by water, wind, etc.
SEDIMENT Defined for Kids
sediment
playDefinition of sediment for Students
1 : the material from a liquid that settles to the bottom
2 : material (as stones and sand) carried onto land or into water by water, wind, or a glacier
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of sediment
: the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
Medical Definition of sediment
: to deposit as sediment the synaptosomes were sedimented by centrifugation
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intransitive verb
: to settle to the bottom in a liquid let the red blood cells sediment for 30 minutes2: to deposit sediment
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