sedimentation

About 3.21 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid.

Similar words

alluviation deposit silt siltation sediment erosion precipitation sedimentary sinking slop

Often followed by

rate of in and rates coefficient is velocity equilibrium

Word family

sedimentations