sediment
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Within this sediment are high levels of nutrients from farm run-off to sewage spills, which has an impact on algal growth.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Geologists often attribute them to underwater landslides that push sediment into ridges and grooves.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
In addition, they are prevalent throughout the environment — in alpine snow, deep sea sediment and drinking water.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Because the sediment is rich in organic matter and nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium, it can store these compounds and potentially release them back into the environment over time.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
We took handfuls of sediment from homemade African beer, which has a strong scent much favored by pigs, and placed it upwind of the pig.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing sediment
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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