Meaning of the word sedimentation in English

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sedimentation

US /ˌsed.ə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsed.ə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment

Example:
The river's flow decreased, leading to increased sedimentation in the delta.
Water treatment plants use sedimentation to remove impurities.
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