Sediments

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of sediment form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of sediment form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Example

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"This tangle of roots allows the trees to handle the daily rise and fall of tides, which means that most mangroves get flooded at least twice per day. The roots also slow the movement of tidal waters, causing sediments to settle out of the water and build up the muddy bottom."

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