word
sedimentation
sed-ih-men-TAY-shun
ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
sedimentation
Dictionary meaning
The process of particles settling out of a fluid and accumulating as sediment.
Examples
- Sedimentation over millions of years formed the thick layers of sandstone visible in the canyon walls.
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