SEDIMENT Meaning and
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Sediment refers to solid particles and debris that accumulate at the bottom of a body of water or settle from the air onto surfaces. It is primarily composed of mineral fragments, organic matter, and other substances that have been eroded or weathered from rocks, soil, or other sources and transported by wind, water, or gravity. The process of sedimentation involves the settling down and deposition of these particles.
Sediment can vary in size and composition depending on the environment and the origin of the materials. It can range from fine silt and clay particles to sand, gravel, or even larger rocks. Sediment plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface and is an integral part of various geological, ecological, and hydrological processes.
In aquatic ecosystems, sediment can have both positive and negative impacts. It provides a substrate for various organisms and serves as a habitat for benthic organisms like worms, insects, and mollusks. However, excessive sedimentation can degrade water quality, reduce light penetration, and disturb aquatic plants and animals.
Sediment can also be of significant importance in archaeological and geotechnical studies. Layers of sediment can preserve ancient artifacts, fossils, or valuable records of past environmental changes. Understanding sedimentary processes and analyzing sediment can provide insights into Earth's history, climate changes, and geological formations.
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Hypostasis, insoluble material which sinks to the bottom of a liquid; that which rises to the surface is called epistasis or scum.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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The matter which subsides or settles at the bottom of a liquid; lees; dregs.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SEDIMENT
The word "sediment" originates from the Latin word "sedimentum", which is derived from the verb "sedere", meaning "to sit". In Latin, "sedimentum" referred to the material that settles at the bottom of a liquid. The term was adopted into modern English in the 16th century, retaining its original meaning of the material that settles down from a liquid, forming a layer at the bottom.
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