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Definition of: sediment
(sed′ə·mənt) noun
1. Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; settlings; dregs; lees.
2. Geol. Fragmentary material deposited by water or air. See synonyms under WASTE. [<MF sédiment <L sedimentum a settling <sedere sit, settle]
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