Definitions

1. noun

a substance that settles to the bottom of a liquid or a mixture of particles that have been deposited from a solution or suspension.

“The lake’s sediment revealed a rich history of past civilizations.”

2. verb

to settle or be deposited in a liquid or on a surface as particles or matter.

“The silt sedimented at the bottom of the riverbed.”

3. noun

a deposit or residue of anything, especially a deposit of mineral matter in a river, lake, or sea.

“The sediment on the ocean floor is thought to contain valuable minerals.”

4. noun

a deposit or residue of a particular substance, especially in a mixture.

“The sediment in the coffee filter was quite thick.”