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Sediment settled at the bottom of the jar.
What does Sediment mean?
small material that settles in layers.
Dictionary definition
Small bits of rock, soil, or other material that settle at the bottom of water or are carried by wind or water.
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The river carried sediment after the heavy rain.
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Layers of sediment can help scientists understand how land changed over time.
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What does sediment mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sediment?
Silt is a type of fine sediment.
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Where might sediment collect?
Sediment often settles at the bottom of water.
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WordSediment.
Partnoun.
MeaningSediment means small material that settles in layers.
ExampleExample: Sediment settled at the bottom of the jar.
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- sed · uh · munt
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- sed
- Ending
- munt
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- Put a little extra energy on sed.
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Synonyms
Words like Sediment
siltUse for very fine sediment often found in water.
particlesUse for tiny pieces of material.
depositsUse for material left behind in one place.
Antonyms
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solid rockUse as a contrast to loose pieces of material.
clear waterUse when no sediment is mixed in or settled below.
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Word family
Sediment word family
Base word
sediment
noun
sediments
Different layers or kinds of settled material.
adjective
sedimentary
Made from or related to sediment.
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