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The act of depositing a sediment; specifically (Geol.), the deposition of the material of which sedimentary rocks are formed.

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  1. n. The act of depositing a sediment; specifically (Geol.), the deposition of the material of which sedimentary rocks are formed.
  2. n. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
  3. The act of depositing a sediment; specifically (Geol.), the deposition of the material of which sedimentary rocks are formed.
  4. The act of depositing a sediment; specifically (Geol.), thedeposition of the material of which sedimentary rocks are formed.
  5. n:100 n the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating