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sediment [ˈsedımənt] N

sediment

沉积(物) chénjī

sediment

沉淀(物) chéndiàn

▶ sedimentary [ˌsedıˈmentərı] ADJ

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The sediment was no longer making it to the sea, resulting in erosional problems on the shore. en.wikipedia.org

This is caused due to the deferential load of the overlying sediments and the high mobility of the lowermost low density layer. en.wikipedia.org

The increase in sediment increases the density of the current, and thus its velocity, even further. en.wikipedia.org

The dolomite was later deeply buried by younger sediment. en.wikipedia.org

They live in sand and other sediments in a variety of fresh water habitats in densities of several hundred per square meter. en.wikipedia.org

The sediment loads are not significantly affected by the area's geology. en.wikipedia.org

Average sediment in mouth per year is 127 mm. en.wikipedia.org

After deposition, physical processes can deform the sediment, forming a third class of secondary structures. en.wikipedia.org

Once the wine has cleared completely, siphon it off of the sediment again. en.wikipedia.org

It dwells at a depth range of 220to475 m, and leads a benthic lifestyle, inhabiting fine sand sediments and crevices in harder substrates. en.wikipedia.org

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