Wordiyosedimentation
🇬🇧 UK/,sedɪmən'teɪʃən/🇺🇸 US/.sedimen'teiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The process by which solid particles settle and accumulate at the bottom of a liquid.
沉积，沉淀（作用）
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.sedimentation rate沉积速率
- 2.sedimentation process沉积过程
- 3.sedimentation tank沉淀池
- 4.[sedimentation analysis]沉积分析
Example Sentences
- 1.
Sedimentation in the reservoir has significantly reduced its water storage capacity.
- 2.
The rate of sedimentation in the river delta has accelerated due to upstream deforestation.
- 3.
Scientists use sedimentation analysis to date ancient geological events.