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Sedimentation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid (such as water) and accumulate at the bottom over time. It occurs when suspended particles become too heavy to remain in suspension and sink down due to gravity.

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