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sedimentation [Brit sɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n, Am ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n] N

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sedimentation GEOL, CHEM

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In addition to orogeny, the orogen once formed is subject to other processes, such as sedimentation and erosion. en.wikipedia.org

Channelization, sedimentation, pollution, and dam construction always have the potential to alter populations of the species. en.wikipedia.org

The rate at which sedimentation occurs is an important characteristic of the decanter centrifuge separation process. en.wikipedia.org

Thus, it would be very sensitive to human activities such as stream channelization, sedimentation, and impoundment, which are known threats to species viability. en.wikipedia.org

Where rainfall levels decrease or droughts ensue, lower river flows allow for sedimentation to occur which reduces flow into conveyance channels that supply other communities. en.wikipedia.org

After the end of compression, marly and flysch-like sedimentation (so-called klippe envelope sediments) continued on the top of the nappe stack. en.wikipedia.org

In seasonal settlements (recreation areas, camping sites etc.) with conventional gravity sewer systems, sedimentation problems can easily occur as automatic spooling from the daily waste water does not take place. en.wikipedia.org

This is done by using sorption where suspended solids are removed by sedimentation. en.wikipedia.org

These represent a return to water-borne sedimentation in an environment of rivers and lakes. en.wikipedia.org

The sum of all dipoles on the particle is what causes sedimentation potential. en.wikipedia.org

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