sediment

noun
/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/

Etymology

From Middle French sédiment, from Latin sedimentum < sedeō.

  1. derived from sedimentum
  2. derived from sédiment

Definitions

  1. A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or…

    A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.

    • The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river.
  2. To deposit material as a sediment.

  3. To be deposited as a sediment.

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Derived

resediment

Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at sediment. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

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A definitional loop anchored at sediment. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

7 hops · closes at sediment

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