sediment — matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsedɪmənt/
Korean meaning: 액체 바닥에 가라앉은 침전물, 퇴적물
Korean pronunciation: 세-더-먼트 (강세: 세)
Example Sentences
- The coffee cup had weird sediment that looked like tiny aliens having a party at the bottom.
- Scientists study ocean sediment to understand Earth's climate history.
- After the flood, thick sediment covered the entire village like nature's carpet.
sediment
NOUN//ˈsedɪmənt//
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
Matter settling at the bottom
Use the right implement to find each element in the sediment!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sedimentum', derived from 'sedere' meaning 'to sit' or 'to settle'. The word refers to material that settles or sinks to the bottom of a liquid.
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📝Examples
“The coffee cup had weird sediment that looked like tiny aliens having a party at the bottom.”
“Scientists study ocean sediment to understand Earth's climate history.”
“After the flood, thick sediment covered the entire village like nature's carpet.”
“The fish tank needed cleaning because the sediment made it look like chocolate milk.”
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