sedimentation
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sed·i·men·ta·tion
(sĕd′ə-mən-tā′shən, -mĕn-)n.
The act or process of depositing sediment.
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sedimentation
(ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃən)n
1. (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
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sed•i•men•ta•tion
(ˌsɛd ə mənˈteɪ ʃən)n.
the deposition or accumulation of sediment.
[1870–75]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() geological phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth |
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SedimentationSedimentierung
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sedimentation
n → Ablagerung f, → Sedimentation f
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sed·i·men·ta·tion
n. sedimentación, acción o proceso de depositar sedimentos;
___ rate → índice de ___.
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