Definition of "resuspension" []

• The renewed suspension of a precipitated sediment, such as stirring up settled mud at the bottom of a body of water. (noun)

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• "The EPA also wants to cut down on the level of PCBs kicked up from dredging, setting new standards on "resuspension" to limit wildlife exposure."
• "Also, the federal agency's thresholds for PCB "resuspension" in the water were exceeded twice, causing a temporary shutdown of work in August and a partial shutdown in September."
• "Similarly, reduced sea ice is likely to change the early spring ecosystem processes but greater surface exposure to winter storm conditions is likely to increase nutrient cycling and resuspension from shallower waters."