sedimented

sed·i·ment

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun sed-uh-muh nt; verb sed-uh-ment]
- /noun ˈsɛd ə mənt; verb ˈsɛd əˌmɛnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun sed-uh-muh nt; verb sed-uh-ment]
- /noun ˈsɛd ə mənt; verb ˈsɛd əˌmɛnt/

Definitions of sedimented word

noun sedimented the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; lees; dregs. 1
noun sedimented Geology. mineral or organic matter deposited by water, air, or ice. 1
verb with object sedimented to deposit as sediment. 1
verb without object sedimented to form or deposit sediment. 1

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Latin sedimentum, equivalent to sedi- (combining form of sedēre to sit1, settle) + -mentum -ment

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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