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sed·i·men·ta·tion

(sĕd′ə-mən-tā′shən, -mĕn-)

The act or process of depositing sediment.

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sedimentation

(ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃən)

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

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

SedimentationSedimentierung

sedimentazione

sedimentação

кольматаж кольматация кольматирование

sedimentation

[ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃən] N → sedimentación f

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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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