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퇴적 (noun)

The process of material (such as sand or mud) settling or being deposited, especially by water, ice, or wind. Sedimentation.

💬 Example

"강 하구에는 모래의 퇴적이 활발하게 일어납니다."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a **TOE** (퇴) kicking a **JACK** (적) into a pile of sand. The sand piles up and 'sediments.'

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
침전 축적 쌓임
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '퇴적' for laundry. → 빨래가 쌓이다.

Saying '돈을 퇴적하다'. → 돈을 축적하다.

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