Sedimentary rocks consist of consolidated sediment. Chemistry; Particles of solid matter that settle out of a suspension to the bottom of the liquid. read more
sediment. decant - Means to pour wine, taking pains not to disturb any sediment at the bottom; decant comes from Latin de- and canthus, "angular lip of a jug." allogenic, allochthonous - Geological material that has been transported and then accumulates elsewhere is allochthonous, and sediment carried by a river is allogenic. read more
Definition of sediment for English Language Learners : material that sinks to the bottom of a liquid : material (such as stones and sand) that is carried into water by water, wind, etc. read more