sedimentation

[ sed-uh-muhn-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the deposition or accumulation of sediment.

Other Words From

• self-sedi·men·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sedimentation¹

First recorded in 1870–75; sediment + -ation

Example Sentences

“If we have a really hot fire that cooks the vegetation that holds the soil together, we could have increased sedimentation, debris and ash flow,” Johnson said.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, all five of the plant’s primary sedimentation tanks, which remove solids from wastewater, had been out of commission since March 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

Rainstorms in the past couple of years have brought staggering amounts of that polluted stew over the border into San Diego County, flooding some South Bay roads where people have had to be rescued, extending beach closures, and bringing sedimentation and trash to the Tijuana River Valley.

From Los Angeles Times

"Therefore, we conclude that fjords, especially those located in a temperate climate with surrounding terrestrial vegetation that can contribute to fjord sedimentation, play an important role in climate regulation on longer time scales. This emphasises the importance of exploring these ecosystems in the context of global change," says Per Hall.

From Science Daily

Its existence is thought to be threatened by sedimentation, wildfires, and human developments.

From Science Daily