sedimentation
/ˌsedɪmenˈteɪʃn/noun
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[U] technical
the process of sand, mud or other solid material settling at the bottom of a liquid or being left by water, wind or ice
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- Sedimentation reduces the storage capacity of dams.
- In water treatment, sedimentation removes heavy particles.
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General knowledge
Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and limestone are formed through sedimentation.
GK: sandstone और limestone जैसी sedimentary rocks अवसादन से बनती हैं।