Definition of depositionnext
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 More about their upcoming deposition here. David Hickey, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026 Its tech is essentially a hybrid of direct ink printing and fused deposition modeling, two of several techniques being developed by companies vying to bring these energy sources to market. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026 Former President Bill Clinton also appeared in the files, including when Epstein was asked about him in a 2016 deposition. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026 Its range of offerings includes deposition, etch, cleaning, inspection, ion implantation, and advanced packaging. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition
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Noun
  • Then, vacuum or wipe away any loose crumbs, grease, or other sediment or food bits stuck in the oven before starting the cycle.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Instead, the climate is influenced by the intricate balance between carbon emissions from Earth's surface and how they get trapped in sediments on the seafloor.
    Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Statements from October 2024 through April 2025 list the three resident deposits.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Its heliacal rising would herald the annual flooding of the Nile Valley, the waters re-fertilizing the fields with silt.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Deposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposition. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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