sediment
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Small solid pieces of material, such as sand or mud, that settle at the bottom of a liquid.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ had built up at the bottom of the river over thousands of years."
Answer: sediment
In your own words, what does "sediment" mean?
Small solid pieces of material, such as sand or mud, that settle at the bottom of a liquid.
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