Definition of "sedimentation" [sed•i•men•ta•tion]

• The act or process of depositing sediment. (noun)

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• "A sort of precipitation occurred of what might be called the sedimentation or the fallout from illuminations, insights, and other life experiences that were very important—tragic experiences included."
• "This process, called sedimentation, is dependent on the physical properties of the solid matter and water."
• ""Runoff often causes sand sedimentation, which is detrimental to crops and the environment, plus the runoff takes away about 40 percent of nutrients applied to soil through organic and mineral sources of fertilizer.""