sedimentation time

noun

The measure of the thickness of sediment accumulated per unit of time.

Meanings

nounsedimentation time (countable and uncountable, plural sedimentation times)

plural sedimentation times

  1. countableuncountablegeographyThe measure of the thickness of sediment accumulated per unit of time.
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