sedimentation meaning

Definition of sedimentation

1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

   Synonyms: deposit, alluviation

   Type of: geological phenomenon

   Kinds: lode

   Related forms: sediment

How to pronounce sedimentation

sedimentation is pronounced /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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