Sedimentation

noun

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.

Meaning

  1. (noun) 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.

Letter breakdown

  • Sedimentation contains 13 letters: 6 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 5.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Sedimentation mean?

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.

How many letters are in Sedimentation?

Sedimentation has 13 letters.

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