sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌse-də-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the action or process of forming or depositing sediment : settling

Examples of sedimentation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All of the processes of deformation, faulting and sedimentation are localized in one area, causing the Earth's crust to thin dramatically, according to Rowan, the study's lead author. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

Inflammatory Markers To assess general inflammatory activity, standard laboratory tests such as a complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) may be performed. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

Since the notice, a spokesman said the city has cleared two sedimentation bins of sludge and expects to have all the sludge cleared by April 10. —Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026

Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025. —Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sedimentation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌsed-ə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

: the action or process of depositing sediment

Medical Definition

sedimentation

noun

sed·​i·​men·​ta·​tion ˌsed-ə-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the action or process of depositing sediment

2

: the depositing especially by mechanical means of matter suspended in a liquid