Synonyms for
Sediments
Definition
Small pieces of rock, soil, sand, and other materials that settle at the bottom of a liquid or body of water.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- accumulated sediments
- sediments in water
- fine sediments
- sediments and rocks
- sediments on the seabed
- river sediments
- sediments in the soil
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Usage note
Primarily used in geology and environmental science to refer to particulate matter that settles out of a liquid. Avoid using informally for general dirt or grime.
Example sentences
- The scientists collected sediment samples from the ocean floor.
- The sediment in the lake was stirred up by the boat's propeller.
- The sedimentary rock was formed from layers of sediment.
- The sediment buildup in the pipes caused a blockage.
- The sediment from the construction site polluted the nearby river.
Quotes
The sedimentary rocks exhibit proof of the past existence of life.
The sedimentary layers of rock tell the story of the Earth's history.
The sediment in the river was a murky brown color.