sedimentation
Meaning
The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid.
Synonyms
be deposited at bottom
geological sedimentation
geological stratification
sediment deposition
precipitating action
precipitation method
Translations
Etymology
From sediment + -ation.
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