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sediment

[sed-uh-muhnt, sed-uh-ment] / ˈsɛd ə mənt, ˈsɛd əˌmɛnt /


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The strength of this signal showed that the sediment last saw daylight between 6,000 and 8,200 years ago.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Record winter rainfall is flushing pollution and sediment into Devon and Cornwall's coastal waters, raising risks to marine life, shellfish and potentially human health as conditions warm.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In addition, they are prevalent throughout the environment — in alpine snow, deep sea sediment and drinking water.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

However, these environments have been significantly altered over time due to sediment buildup and the construction of dams, which fragment waterways.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

It came in a carton that you shake before you drink to mix the citrusy sediment that settles on the bottom.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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