Sediment
Meaning
Material like sand or mud that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often forming layers over time
Pronunciation
UK /ˈsedɪmənt/
US /ˈsedɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- Researchers collect water samples and sediment to study chemicals and tiny organisms.
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