sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌse-də-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the action or process of forming or depositing sediment : settling

Examples of sedimentation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Historic volumes of trash and sedimentation from unknown sources in Mexico in recent years have also compromised the IBWC’s repair efforts. —Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025

One of the most common tests is called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a blood test that measures the level of certain proteins that correlate with the amount of inflammation in the body. —Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025

One critical task the federal agency managed to check off its list last month was bringing all five primary sedimentation tanks online. —Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025

Ninety-eight percent of the purchase price of a duck stamp goes directly to acquire and protect wetlands, to help purify water, aid in flood control, reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities. —Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sedimentation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌsed-ə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the action or process of depositing sediment

Medical Definition

sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌsed-ə-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the action or process of depositing sediment

2

: the depositing especially by mechanical means of matter suspended in a liquid