sediment

Meanings

• noun

  A natural aggregate of minerals and organic matter that settles out in a liquid

  - "The sediment in the river is rich in nutrients."
  - "The geologist studied the layers of sediment to learn about the Earth's history."

• verb transitive

  To cause (something) to settle or come to rest

  - "The water in the pool was still enough for leaves to sediment."
  - "Due to the storm, the ship was sedimented in the harbor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sediment
element , seement , dement , elementament

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Variants

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sediment , sediments , sedimented , sedimenting

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Etymology

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From Old French sediment, from sedimentum 'settled', past participle of sedere 'to sit'

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Trivia

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1. Sediment can be used as a filtration medium to remove impurities from water.

2. The study of sediments is called sedimentology.

3. The process of sedimentation is one of the fundamental processes that shape the Earth's surface.

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Related Concepts

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1. sedimentary rock: A type of rock that forms from the deposition and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of a body of water or other sedimentary environment

2. sedimentation: The process by which particles settle out of a fluid

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Culture

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Sediment has been studied extensively in various fields such as geology, archaeology, and environmental science. In geology, sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments. In archaeology, sediment analysis can provide valuable information about past civilizations. In environmental science, sediment quality is an important indicator of water quality.

How to Memorize "sediment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass of water. Over time, particles settle to the bottom, forming a layer. This layer is the sediment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sediment' with the idea of particles settling in a liquid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Sediment starts with the letter S, just like the word 'settle'. To remember this, think of the word 'settle' when you see or hear the word 'sediment'.

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