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sedimentation
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sed·i·men·ta·tion  (sd-mn-tshn, -mn-)
n.
The act or process of depositing sediment.
sedimentation [ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃən]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the process of formation of sedimentary rocks
2. (Chemistry) the deposition or production of sediment
3. (Chemistry) Chem biochem the process by which large molecules or macroscopic particles are concentrated in a centrifugal field in a centrifuge or ultracentrifuge
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sedimentation - the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
alluviation, deposit
geological phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth
lode, load - a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
Translations
sedimentation [ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃən] N → sedimentación f
sedimentation
n → Ablagerung f, → Sedimentation f


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