A1 noun ニュートラル

sediment

/ˈsɛdɪmənt/

Sediment is the solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid like water or wine. It is made of small pieces of rock, dirt, or organic matter that sink because they are heavier than the liquid.

例文

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1

I saw some brown sediment at the bottom of the old water bottle.

I saw some brown sediment at the bottom of the old water bottle.

2

The researchers analyzed the sediment samples taken from the riverbed.

The researchers analyzed the sediment samples taken from the riverbed.

3

Check out the thick sediment in this glass of juice; you should shake it.

Check out the thick sediment in this glass of juice; you should shake it.

語族

名詞
sediment
Verb
sediment
形容詞
sedimentary
関連
sedimentation
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'sit'. Sediment is the material that 'sits' at the bottom of a glass or a river.

クイックテスト

The water became clear once the ____ had settled at the bottom of the tank.

正解!

正解は: sediment

例文

1

I saw some brown sediment at the bottom of the old water bottle.

everyday

I saw some brown sediment at the bottom of the old water bottle.

2

The researchers analyzed the sediment samples taken from the riverbed.

formal

The researchers analyzed the sediment samples taken from the riverbed.

3

Check out the thick sediment in this glass of juice; you should shake it.

informal

Check out the thick sediment in this glass of juice; you should shake it.

4

Sediment accumulation can significantly alter the flow of a river over time.

academic

Sediment accumulation can significantly alter the flow of a river over time.

5

Our new filtration system effectively removes all sediment from the production line water.

business

Our new filtration system effectively removes all sediment from the production line water.

語族

名詞
sediment
Verb
sediment
形容詞
sedimentary
関連
sedimentation

よく使う組み合わせ

thick sediment thick sediment
river sediment river sediment
remove sediment remove sediment
fine sediment fine sediment
sediment layer sediment layer

よく使うフレーズ

settle as sediment

settle as sediment

stir up sediment

stir up sediment

layer of sediment

layer of sediment

よく混同される語

sediment vs silt

sediment vs soil

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使い方のコツ

Use this word when talking about the 'stuff' that sinks to the bottom of a liquid. It is very common in science and nature contexts, but also used when talking about drinks like wine or coffee.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'dirt' or 'sand' when 'sediment' is more accurate for material found underwater or at the bottom of a container.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'sit'. Sediment is the material that 'sits' at the bottom of a glass or a river.

📖

語源

From the Latin word 'sedimentum', which means 'a settling' or 'sinking down', from the root 'sedere' meaning 'to sit'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun (can be used as a mass noun) Can be used as a countable noun when referring to different types (sediments) Often followed by 'at the bottom of'

クイックテスト

The water became clear once the ____ had settled at the bottom of the tank.

正解!

正解は: sediment

natureの関連語

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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