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Sedimentation

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid.

countable, uncountable

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

sedimentation time sedimentator sedimentologist sedimentology sedimentometer sedimentometry

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