Dictionary Entry
sediment
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
In a Sentence
“The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river.”
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Common Phrases
. sedimenttransport sedimentload sedimentsediment suspendedsediment urinary
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