sedimentation

American  

[sed-uh-muhn-tey-shuhn] / ˌsɛd ə mənˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the deposition or accumulation of sediment.

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Other Word Forms

• self-sedimentation noun

Etymology

Origin of sedimentation

First recorded in 1870–75; sediment + -ation

Example Sentences

Because of this, relying only on sedimentation rates made it difficult to determine the true ages of tiny fossils preserved in these layers.

From Science Daily

They aim to investigate how sedimentation and turbidity -- which are influenced by fires and mudslides -- affect California's kelp forests.

From Science Daily

He had deep knowledge of natural processes such as sedimentation.

From Science Daily

“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