sedimentation

US /ˌsed.ə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsed.ə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
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沉澱, 沉積

the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment

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The river's flow decreased, leading to increased sedimentation in the delta.
河流流量減少,導致三角洲泥沙淤積增加。
Water treatment plants use sedimentation to remove impurities.
水處理廠利用沉澱去除雜質。