sediments Synonyms
sediments Meaning
sediments
to deposit as sediment, material deposited by water, wind, or glaciers, to settle to the bottom in a liquid, the material from a liquid that settles to the bottom, material (as stones and sand) deposited by water, wind, or glaciers, the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid, to deposit sediment
sediments Sentence Examples
- The river deposited fertile sediments along its banks, enriching the soil.
- Sedimentary rocks are formed when layers of sediments become compacted and cemented.
- The excavation revealed ancient sediments containing fossilized remains.
- Water erosion carried away sediments, creating deep gullies in the landscape.
- The sediment load in the reservoir is increasing, posing a threat to its operation.
- The ocean floor is covered in sediments that have accumulated over millions of years.
- Sedimentary processes play a crucial role in the formation of beaches and deltas.
- Erosion caused sediments to wash into the lake, reducing its depth.
- Scientists analyze sediments to study past environmental conditions.
- The sediment core provides valuable insights into the history of the region's climate.
FAQs About the word sediments
to deposit as sediment, material deposited by water, wind, or glaciers, to settle to the bottom in a liquid, the material from a liquid that settles to the bott
filters,settles,lays, clears,sifts, resettles, strains, screens, sieves, clarifies
raises, mixes, disturbs,stirs,agitates
The river deposited fertile sediments along its banks, enriching the soil.
Sedimentary rocks are formed when layers of sediments become compacted and cemented.
The excavation revealed ancient sediments containing fossilized remains.
Water erosion carried away sediments, creating deep gullies in the landscape.
