sedimentation
[/ˌsɛdɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: sedimentations
sedimentação
1. The process by which sediment is deposited or accumulated, especially the settling of suspended particles in a liquid
The sedimentation of clay particles in the water created a murky appearance.
A sedimentação de partículas de argila na água criou uma aparência turva.
2. In geology, the formation of sedimentary rocks through the accumulation and compaction of sediment over time
Sedimentation in the ancient ocean basin led to the formation of thick layers of limestone.
A sedimentação na antiga bacia oceânica levou à formação de espessas camadas de calcário.
3. In medical/laboratory contexts, the settling of solid particles or cells to the bottom of a container
Blood sedimentation rate is an important diagnostic indicator in medical tests.
A taxa de sedimentação do sangue é um indicador diagnóstico importante em testes médicos.
Sedimentation is a technical term primarily used in scientific, geological, and medical contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It appears frequently in environmental engineering, water treatment facilities, and geological surveys. The term is identical in both American and British English, and maintains consistent usage across Portuguese-speaking regions with no significant colloquial variations.
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