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sedimentation Definition

sedi·men·ta·tion (sed′ə men tās̸hən, -mən-)

noun

the depositing or formation of sediment

sedimentation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prevent: To prevent sedimentation in the tanks the slurry is agitated by either mechanical means or by compressed air.
  • indicate: Intercalation of shallow marine deposits with these two units indicating active sedimentation during falling sea-level.
  • cause: Sedimentation velocity A relatively high rotor speed is used to cause rapid sedimentation of solute toward the bottom of the sample cell.
  • suggest: These authors therefore suggest that sedimentation has kept pace with sea-level rise over recent millennia.

Adjective modifier

  • glacial: Publications Hogan, K.A. ( 2001 ) Glacial sedimentation and deglacial history of inner Disko Bugt, West Greenland.
  • geological: Formation of this clay is possibly the result of recent geological sedimentation and particulate sorting due to riverine activity.
  • net: Equilibrium estuary: An estuary where there is no net sedimentation or erosion despite considerable sediment transport.
  • Holocene: Since then, Holocene sedimentation has been dominated by along slope transport by bottom currents.

Modifies a noun

  • equilibrium: Sedimentation equilibrium A lower rotor speed is used than is required for complete sedimentation of the sample.
  • coefficient: The rate of movement of this boundary gives the sedimentation coefficient s.
  • velocity: Sedimentation velocity A relatively high rotor speed is used to cause rapid sedimentation of solute toward the bottom of the sample cell.
  • rate: The sedimentation rate is usually quicker in blood from anyone with PMR.
  • tank: Paper mills usually have their own water treatment plants with sedimentation tanks.
  • process: The added aluminum or iron is removed in the sedimentation process.

Noun used with modifier

  • erythrocyte: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR ) a test which shows the level of inflammation in the body.
  • reservoir: There is a substantial section on sedimentation, which focuses on stream load measurement and the problems of reservoir sedimentation.
  • carbonate: By the end of this field trip, you should have some understanding of the processes which control carbonate sedimentation in such settings.

Preposition: in

  • environment: In addition, Institute staff have also edited several books on the processes and patterns of sedimentation in glacier-influenced marine environments.
  • reservoir: Sedimentation in storage reservoirs NB 2.1 MB ( February 2001 ) Report by Halcrow Water.

Preposition: of

  • particle: Infiltration of some water into the soil and sedimentation of the coarse particles of the suspended load takes place simultaneously.

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