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Sediment

noun

/ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid.

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

The river carries a lot of sediment downstream.

deposit, residue, silt, debris, dregs

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deposit, residue, silt, debris

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deposit, residue, silt, dregs

solution, suspension, purity

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solution, suspension

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solution, purity

river sediment, marine sediment, sediment layer, sediment deposit, sediment buildup

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river sediment, marine sediment, sediment layer, sediment deposit

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sediment layer, sediment buildup, river sediment, sediment deposit

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone; an impediment.

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.