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Sediment

Verb / ˈsedʌmʌnt / Another word for sediment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

deposit debris silt dregs grit residue settling particles sludge deposit precipitate ground mud sand dust dirt clay earth soil gravel rubble

Synonyms by register

Formal

precipitate deposit alluvium silt

Informal

gunk muck dregs crud

Literary

lees sludge detritus

Antonyms

liquid fluid dissolved suspended flowing moving airborne

Common collocations

  • river sediment
  • lake sediment
  • sediment layer
  • sediment analysis
  • sediment transport
  • fine sediment
  • coarse sediment
  • bottom sediment

Word family

noun sediment
verb sediment
adjective sedimentary

Usage note

Sediment refers to solid material that settles out of a liquid or gas. It is often used in geological and environmental contexts. The verb 'to sediment' means to settle as sediment.

Example sentences

  1. The sediment in the glass made the water look dirty.
  2. The sediment at the bottom of the lake was stirred up by the boat motor.
  3. The scientist studied the sediment in the soil to learn about the history of the land.
  4. The sediment in the ocean is home to many sea creatures.
  5. The sediment on the beach is made up of shells and sand.

Quotes

  • The sediment of the past is the treasure of the present.
  • A river cuts through rock not because of its power, but because of its persistence. The same goes for sedimentary rocks, which are formed by the slow accumulation of sediment over time.
  • Nostalgia is a seductive liar. The past is a sediment that keeps getting stirred up and we keep getting stuck in it.

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