Sedimentation and Sinking

Sedimentation

Sedimentation noun - The phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating.
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Synonyms for Sedimentation

Sinking and sedimentation are semantically related in settling topic. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead a noun "Sedimentation".

Nearby Words: sediment, sedimentary

Sinking

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
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Synonyms for Sinking

Sedimentation and sinking are semantically related in settling topic. You can use "Sedimentation" instead a noun "Sinking".

Nearby Words: sink, sinker
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