noun · academic
sedimentation
UK/ˌsɛdɪmenˈteɪʃ(ə)n/US/ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/se·di·MEN·ta·tion
the process by which particles settle out of water or air and accumulate as sediment
Examples
“Increased erosion leads to more sedimentation in rivers and reservoirs.”
“Sedimentation can reduce water depth and affect navigation.”
“Dams often trap sedimentation, changing downstream habitats.”
Band 8 sentence
“Accelerated sedimentation from upstream farming has reduced reservoir capacity and harmed aquatic habitats downstream.”
Collocations
- sedimentation rate
- prevent/accelerate sedimentation
Word family
Common mistakes
sedimentation is bad→sedimentation can be harmful
siltation→sedimentation
Say it for a higher band
5silt build-up→6siltation→7+sedimentation
Synonyms
siltation
Easily confused
siltation
“Siltation has seriously reduced the capacity of the irrigation canal.”
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