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Sediment

usgb/ˈsedɪmənt/Volume
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Picture small particles slowly dropping to the bottom of a still glass of water to understand sediment. SlideAfter stirring my muddy shoes in the bucket, the sediment gathered at the bottom.
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Sediment can be fine and hard to see until it collects in large amounts. SlideClear water can still have sediment that will become visible over time.
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Sediment often implies natural particles in outdoor bodies of water, not typically in domestic settings. SlideThe river's flow carried sediment, contributing to the fertile land.