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sediment (noun)

Sediment is the solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid like water or wine. It is made of small pieces of rock, dirt, or organic matter that sink because they are heavier than the liquid.

💬 Example

"I saw some brown sediment at the bottom of the old water bottle."

💡 Memory Tip

Think: 'Sediment SITS at the bottom.' Both 'sediment' and 'sit' start with 'S' and come from the same root word.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
dregs deposit silt residue grounds
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sediment' as a verb. → The material settles as sediment.

Confusing 'sediment' with 'sentiment'. → The sediment in the wine vs. My sentiment on the matter.

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