sedimentation
|sed-i-men-ta-tion|
B2
/ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/
settling process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sedimentation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sedimentum,' where 'sedere' meant 'to sit or settle.'
Historical Evolution
'sedimentum' transformed into the French word 'sédimentation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sedimentation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to settle or sit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment.
The sedimentation of particles in the water was observed over several days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 17:36