sedimentation

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Synonyms: segmentation, regimentation, sedimentations, sedimentator, rudimentation

Antonyms: segmentation, regimentation, sedimentations, sedimentator, rudimentation

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Noun

1. The [[separation]] of a [[suspension]] of solid [[particle]]s into a [[concentrated]] [[slurry]] and a [[supernatant]] [[liquid]], either to [[concentrate]] the solid or to [[clarify]] the liquid.

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