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/
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
The muddy water slowly cleared as the sediment settled at the bottom of the jar.
The river carried sand until it became sediment on the riverbed.
The muddy water settled, sediment collected at the bottom, and the jar was carried to the basement.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
sed- (sit, settle) + -ment (noun suffix indicating result or product) = sediment
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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