Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdəmənt/
noun solid material that settles to the bottom of a liquid
A1 The sediment settled at the bottom of the glass.
A2 The river carries sediment downstream.
B1 Geologists study the layers of sediment to learn about the Earth's history.
B2 The sedimentary rock was formed from compressed sediment over millions of years.
C1 The sediment in the lake provides important clues about past environmental conditions.
C2 The sediment core samples revealed a detailed record of climate change over the centuries.
verb None
A1 The sand will sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
A2 Over time, the particles will sediment and form a layer on the ocean floor.
B1 The river sedimented rocks and dirt along its banks after the heavy rain.
B2 The archaeological site has sedimented artifacts from different time periods.
C1 The layers of sediment in the rock formation provide valuable information about Earth's history.
C2 The minerals slowly sedimented over millions of years to create the unique geological formations we see today.
adjective None
A1 The sediment rocks were smooth and shiny.
A2 The sediment layer indicated the passage of time.
B1 The sediment particles settled at the bottom of the glass.
B2 The sedimentary rock formations were millions of years old.
C1 The sediment buildup in the riverbed caused flooding.
C2 The sedimentary layers revealed a history of geological changes.
adverb None
A1 The sediment settled at the bottom of the glass.
A2 The river water was murky with sediment.
B1 The sediment gradually accumulated over time.
B2 The sedimentary rock was formed from layers of sediment.
C1 The archaeologists carefully analyzed the sediment for clues about the ancient civilization.
C2 The sedimentation process can take millions of years to form certain types of rocks.
pronoun None
A1 The sediment settled at the bottom of the glass.
A2 The sediment in the river is causing pollution.
B1 Scientists are studying the sediment to learn more about the history of the area.
B2 The sedimentary rock formation is millions of years old.
C1 The sediment from the construction site has contaminated the nearby water source.
C2 The sedimentary layers provide valuable information about the Earth's geological history.
preposition None
A1 The sediment at the bottom of the river is very soft.
A2 The archaeologists found ancient artifacts buried in the sediment.
B1 The sediment in the glass of water settled at the bottom overnight.
B2 The sediment from the construction site polluted the nearby river.
C1 The sedimentary rock layers provide valuable information about Earth's history.
C2 The sediment deposition in the delta region is crucial for maintaining the ecosystem.
conjunction None
A1 I like to collect rocks and sediment from the beach.
A2 The river carried sediment downstream, creating new land.
B1 The sediment settled at the bottom of the glass, leaving the water clear.
B2 The geologist studied the layers of sediment to learn about the Earth's history.
C1 The sedimentary rock was formed over millions of years from compressed sediment.
C2 The sediment in the lake provided valuable information about past environmental conditions.
interjection None
A1 Sediment! Be careful not to slip on the rocks by the river.
A2 Sediment, I can't believe how dirty the water has become.
B1 Sediment! This mud is making it difficult to walk through the marsh.
B2 Sediment, it's fascinating to see how layers of rock form over time.
C1 Sediment, the geological processes that create sedimentary rocks are truly remarkable.
C2 Sediment! The sedimentary layers in this canyon tell a story of millions of years of Earth's history.
article None
A1 The sediment settled at the bottom of the glass.
A2 The river carries sediment downstream.
B1 Geologists study the layers of sediment to learn about the Earth's history.
B2 The sedimentary rock was formed from layers of sediment compressed over time.
C1 The sediment analysis revealed high levels of pollution in the water.
C2 The sediment core samples provided valuable information about past climate conditions.
formal The sediment at the bottom of the lake provides valuable information about its history.
informal I accidentally kicked up some sediment while walking along the riverbank.
slang Don't worry about that sediment, just stir it up and keep going.
figurative The sediment of past experiences can shape our future decisions.
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