Sedimentation

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/

Sedimentation (noun)

  1. The process where heavy particles in a liquid move down and collect at the bottom.
  2. The gradual forming of layers when materials settle and build up in a place over long periods.

Examples

  • Sedimentation happens when solids settle at the bottom of water.
  • The tank shows sedimentation after the solids settle slowly.