sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌse-də-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the action or process of forming or depositing sediment : settling

Examples of sedimentation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Earth, pharmaceutical formulation is constantly disrupted by gravity via mechanisms like sedimentation, where heavy particles sink to the bottom of a test tube, and convection, where hot fluids rise and cold fluids sink. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026

The water flows through another screen which removes any contaminants not picked up by the sedimentation tank. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

This finding aligns with the idea that factors such as sedimentation and erosion would chip away at a coastline’s complexity more than, say, a mountaintop’s. — Alex Music, Scientific American, 16 May 2026

Project work can include removal and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials; demolition; removal, transport and disposal of associated debris; backfilling; grading and site restoration; traffic maintenance; and soil erosion and sedimentation control. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sedimentation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌsed-ə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the action or process of depositing sediment

Medical Definition

sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌsed-ə-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the action or process of depositing sediment

2

: the depositing especially by mechanical means of matter suspended in a liquid