noun a formal written statement, typically taken from a witness under oath.
In the legal field, a deposition is a witness's sworn out-of-court testimony that is reduced to writing for later use in court.
In environmental science, deposition can refer to the settling of pollutants or particles from the atmosphere onto surfaces, affecting air and water quality.
In medicine, deposition can refer to the accumulation of substances such as cholesterol or amyloid proteins in tissues or organs, leading to various health conditions.
In material science, deposition is the process of depositing a thin film of material onto a surface, often for purposes of coating or manufacturing electronic components.
In geology, deposition refers to the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or landmass.
In chemistry, deposition is the process of gas transforming into a solid without passing through the liquid phase, such as in the formation of frost.
In banking and finance, deposition may refer to the act of depositing funds into a bank account or financial institution.
In the legal profession, a deposition is a witness's sworn out-of-court testimony that is reduced to writing for later use in court or for discovery purposes.
In the medical field, deposition can refer to the process of a substance being deposited in a specific location within the body, such as the deposition of calcium in the bones.
Geologists may use deposition to describe the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or landmass.
Environmental scientists may use deposition to refer to the settling of pollutants or contaminants onto surfaces in the environment.