sediment

• Matériau solide, tel que des particules de roche, de sable ou de matière organique, qui se dépose au fond d'un liquide ou qui est transporté et accumulé par l'eau, le vent ou la glace.

A noun referring to solid material, such as particles of rock, sand, or organic matter, that settles at the bottom of a liquid or is deposited by water, wind, or ice.

1. Geological depositB2formalscientific

   Solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, especially in rivers, lakes, or oceans.

   sédiment (dépôt géologique)

   • The river carries sediment downstream during floods.
   • Geologists study layers of sediment to understand Earth's history.
   • Sediment accumulation can change the course of a river over time.

   Synonymesalluviumdepositdrosssilt

2. Chemical residueB2formalscientific

   A solid substance that settles from a liquid solution during a chemical process.

   sédiment chimique

   • After the reaction, a white sediment formed at the bottom of the flask.
   • The wine was decanted carefully to avoid disturbing the sediment.
   • Sediment in the water filter indicates the presence of impurities.

   Synonymesdepositprecipitatesludge