sediment
Meaning
sediment
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
small
group
of
volunteers
met
by
the
river
to
check
the
water
after
the
heavy
rain
.
They
have
been
studying
the
area
for
months
and
have
noticed
a
thick
layer
of
sediment
near
the
bank
.
Although
the
water
looks
clearer
in
some
spots
,
the
sediment
contains
tiny
pieces
of
plastic
and
leaves
.
Samples
were
taken
to
the
local
lab
so
experts
could
examine
them
and
find
the
main
sources
of
pollution
.
If
the
community
organized
regular
cleanups
,
the
river
would
become
healthier
and
the
sediment
would
decrease
over
time
.
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