Soil, sand, and minerals washed by rain from land into water that accumulates on the bottom of ditches, streams, rivers and lakes.

See siltation. Soil and organic material that gets washed into a stream.

The substance that settles on the bottom of a water tank. Also known as lime.

Matter deposited by water or wind.

Material formed by particles settling on the sea-bed.

(1) Loose, fragments of ROCKS, MINERALS or organic material which are transported from their source for varying distances and deposited by air, wind, ice and water. Other sediments are precipitated from the overlying water or form chemically, in place. Sediment includes all the UNCONSOLIDATED materials on the sea floor. (2) (SMP) The fine grained material deposited by water or wind.

material that was suspended in water and that settles at the bottom of a body of water.

Granular material of which a shore, riverbed or seabed is comprised.  Sediment is moved on to, along and away from the shore by wind, waves and currents. It can be transported by air or water currents over the ground or seabed or may be carried in suspension in air or water.  Fine sediment (silt or mud) settles slowly in low energy environments.  Coarse sediment (sand or gravel) settles quickly and is transported in higher energy environments.

Finely divided solid material that settles to the bottom of a liquid. During a rain event, soil that is eroded enters waterways and sedimentation occurs (the process of depositing sediment).

Mud, sand, silt, clay, and other debris from both organic and inorganic sources that is either suspended in or settles to the bottom of a water body.

The material that settles to the bottom of a liquid. It is transported and deposited by water, wind or glaciers.

particles which accumulate on the bottom of a waterway.

fragments of material produced by weathering and erosion of rocks. It is a major nonpoint source pollutant to which other pollutants may attach. Sediment is a problem for drinking water because sediment must be removed and diposed of. For related information visit: Clean Water & Your Health or Our Treatment Plants & Wells.

any matter which collects at the bottom of a liquid: crystals, dead organims, etc

Sand, clay, silt, pebbles, organic material and minerals carried and deposited by water or wind. Sedimentation is the process by which sediment is deposited.

Collection of sand, silt, gravel and organic material that sinks to the bottom of a river, lake or ocean. Some or all of these materials may be present.

The yeast material you find at the bottom of a bottle conditioned beer.

A mineral or organic solid that is washed from the land into lakes, streams, or rivers.

finely divided mineral matter and organic matter derived directly or indirectly from rock

(1) Matter in water which can be removed from suspension by gravity or mechanical means. (2) A non-combustible solid matter which settles out at bottom of a liquid; a small percentage is present in residual fuel oils. SEGREGATION - The tendency of refuse of varying compositions to deposit selectively in difference parts of the unit.

rocks or fragments transported by wind, water, gravity, or ice; precipitated by chemical reactions; or secreted by organisms.

material such as sand, silt and clay that is suspended in moving water but will settle to the bottom in still water

Material formed by deposition or precipitation of solids.

Material (such as gravel, sand, mud, and lime) that is transported and deposited by wind, water, ice, or gravity; material that is precipitated from solution; deposits of organic origin (such as coal and coral reefs).

mineral or organic matter deposited by water, air, ice, etc

solid material that settles on the bottom of the container during fermentation; composed of dead yeast cells and other extraneous materials (bee legs, protein molecules, etc.) settling out of suspension.

Pieces of dead yeast cells, skin and other materials that can sink to the bottom of an unfiltered red wine.

Small particles that settle on the bottom of the fermentation container

Fine grains of solid material suspended in water or settled out of water to be deposited on land

Grains transported and deposited in unconsolidated form.

Loose materials such as rock fragments and mineral grains that have been transported by wind, water, or glaciers.

material (such as sand and stones) deposited by water, wind, or a glacier

Fine mineral or organic matter derived directly or indirectly from rock and life processes.

The material products of erosion (soil, sand, clay, gravel and rocks) brought down watercourses and suspended in the water or deposited in outwash fans or on flood plains.

The deposit or precipitate of crystals and other solids that are found in red wines as they are aged. It has no effect on the wine.

loose particles of sand, clay, silt, and other substances that settle at the bottom of a body of water. Sediment can come from the erosion of soil or from the decomposition of plants and animals. Wind, water, and ice often carry these particles great distances.

Particles of soil material that have been transported or deposited by water flow.

means both mineral or organic material that is being, or has been moved from its site of origin by transporting agents such as water, wind and gravity to a lower position in the catchment, either above or below sea level.

Stuff that settles out of a mixture. The gunk on the bottom of the bucket.

Yeast material at the bottom of the bottle formed as a result of conditioning the beer in the bottle. Not a sign of bad beer.

An umbrella term for any small particles found in a liquid. In geological terms, this is often tiny particles of clay or sand found in rivers and other bodies of water, and later forming the basis of sedimentary rock.

Sand or mud that are generally derived from the land and can be found suspended in the water column or on the waterway bottom

Once-suspended material which has settled to the bottom of a liquid, such as the sand and mud that make up much of the shorelines and bottom of Puget Sound.

ary—Rocks formed by the accumulation of sediments (sandstone, shale) or the remains of products of animals or plants (limestone, coal).

Fine particles of material carried in suspension in water - which will ultimately settle to the bottom, as water velocity decreases. In streams, usually composed of inorganic and organic matter.

The deposit that most red wines tend to throw as they age in bottle, it is as natural a part of an old wine as the shell is part of an egg. It should not be confused with cloudiness, haziness or lack of clarity, any of which often indicate that a wine is not fit to drink.

Material such as mud and sand that has been moved and deposited by water, ice or wind

Eroded soil and rock material and plant debris, transported and deposited by runoff.

Soil particles that have been detached and transported into water during erosion.

Solid fragmental matter, either inorganic or organic, that originates from weathering of rocks and is transported and deposited by air, water, or ice, or that is accumulated by other natural agents, such as chemical precipitation from solution or secretion from organisms. When deposited, it generally forms layers of loose, unconsolidated material (for example, sand, gravel, silt, mud, till, loess, alluvium).

Unconsolidated material, typically formed as a result of weathering from a previously existing rock.

sands, silts, or soil mixed into, carried by, or deposited from water.

Soil particles that have been transported away from their natural location by wind or water action

matter that settles and accumulates on the bottom of a body of water or waterway.

Solid, fragmental material or mass of such material originating from the weathering of rocks, e.g., sand, gravel, mud, alluvium.

grains or particles of inorganic or organic matter that settle on the sea floor (inorganic particles usually result from erosion).

a mass of organic or inorganic solid fragmented material, or the solid fragment itself, that comes from weathering of a rock and is carried by, suspended in, or dropped by air, water or ice; or a mass that is accumulated by any natural agent that forms in layers on the earth's surface such as sand, gravel, silt, mud, fill or loess. A solid material that is not in solution and either is distributed through the liquid or has settle out of the liquid

Solid material that has settled down from a state of suspension in a liquid; solid fragmental material transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice, chemically precipitated from solution, or secreted by organisms, and that forms in layers in loose unconsolidated form.

weathered rock that is transported and deposited by air, water or ice and forms layers on the Earth's surface.

matter deposited by some natural process

deposit as a sediment

settle as sediment

a natural deposit created by the action of dynamic external agent s such as water , wind and ice

a settling of particulates in suspension, and their origin is unknown

pieces of weathered rock

Unconsolidated solid material that originates mostly from disintegrated rocks and is transported by water or air. Also, it may include chemical and biochemical precipitates or decomposed organic material, such as humus.

Particles, derived from rocks or biological materials, that have been transported by a fluid or other natural process, and are suspended or settled in water.

Material that has been deposited after being transported by an agent such as wind or water

Unconsolidated particles, ranging from clay-size to boulders, produced by the breakdown of rocks that may be carried by natural agents (wind, water, and ice), and eventually deposited to form sedimentary deposits. Organisms and chemical precipitation can also produce sediment.

material carried and deposited by water. Sediments associated with the Missouri River include sand, silt, and clay.

Tiny broken pieces of rock.

the solid material that settles from a liquid; for example mud will sink and settle at the bottom of a river or stream because it is heavier than water

Solid particulate material, both mineral and organic, that has settled from suspension in the water column (sedimentation) when hydrograpic conditions favour this phenomenon.

Sediment is the stuff that settles at the bottom of a liquid. It can be all sorts of things, like dirt or rocks.

The layer of soil and minerals at the bottom of surface waters, such as streams, lakes, and rivers that contain contaminants.

Small particles, mostly of color, that drop out of suspension as a wine ages. With considerable age, many great wines throw off a sediment. Sediment is harmless.

(1) particulate material that usually lies below water, and (2) formulated particulate material that is intended to lie below water in a test (ASTM, 2002).

Dirt deposited by wind, water, gravity, and/or glaciers.

Loose particles of sand, clay, silt, and other substances that settle at the bottom of a water body. They come from eroding soil and from decomposing plants and animals. Wind, water, and ice often carry these particles great distances. Many sediments in rivers, lakes, and oceans are contaminated by pollutants, such as DDT and PCBs.

solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by water, air or ice, and has come to rest on the land or sea floor

Solid material deposited in the bottom of a basin.

Fragmental material transported, suspended, or deposited by water.

River water often contains mud and other debris that settles to the bottom. The material that settles to the bottom of a liquid is sediment.

Sediment is made up of minerals that were dissolved in the water, but have precipitated out when the water was heated, settling into the bottom of the tank. Sediment can be as fine as sand or come in chunks. It can burn out the lower element in electric water heaters. It also is the source of noise when a tank is firing, which can be quite disconcerting to those who don't know what it is. Noise merely means there is sediment and the amount of noise is not proportional to the amount of sediment.

Soil material that accumulates in layers beneath water.

eroded soil material (often suspended in water that consists mainly of particles from rocks, soil, and inorganic materials).

a solid material in suspension in air or water; the material that has settled out of such a suspension.

solid materials, such as clay and silt that may be carried by water currents

material derived from weathered rocks, or biological or chemical processes, and deposited via water transport at or near the earth surface.

Particulate material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by the forces of air, water, gravity, or ice, including material deposited in a loose, unconsolidated form on the bottom of a water body. The term dredged material refers to material that has been dredged from a water body, while the term sediment refers to material in a water body prior to dredging.

unconsolidated material, both mineral and organic, that has come to rest on, or is being transported over, the earth's surface by water, wind or ice.

loose mineral or organic matter that has been deposited or laid down by water, wind, or ice. Sediment may become cemented into sedimentary rock over time.

Any sediment, such as soil, that is transported and deposited due to the effects of water, wind, gravity and ice.

Insoluble material suspended in water that consists mainly of particles derived from rocks, soil, and organic materials; a major nonpoint source pollutant that other pollutants may attach to.

Dirt, silt, or sand that flows off the land and settles to the bottom of a waterway or is suspended in the water.

rock and soil particles that have been transported and deposited by water.

solid particles of soil or rock transported and deposited by water.

Solid fragments produced by natural processes such as the weathering of rock and carried along in water or ice; also, the layers produced when these fragments are deposited

The organic material that is transported and deposited by wind and water.

Accumulated organic and inorganic matter on the bottom of a waterbody. It includes decaying algae and weeds and soil and organic matter from the drainage basin.

Matter that settles to the bottom of a river, stream, or the ocean.

Particulate matter transported and deposited by wind, water or ice, inorganic or organic precipitates from solution, deposited in layers.

particles of rock covering a size range from clay to boulders (0.004 mm to 256+ mm).

Solid material, both mineral and organic, that settles to the bottom of channels, canals, percolation ponds, or behind dams.

Loosened or worn out particles of active material fallen to the bottom of cells; frequently called' "mud."

Inorganic and organic particulate matter that is carried in a stream, be it silt or boulders.

Bottom soils of a water body (e.g, lake, river, or stream).

Compare? Topsoil, sand, and minerals washed from the land into water, usually after rain or snow melt. Sediments collecting in rivers, reservoirs, and harbors can destroy fish and wildlife habitat and cloud the water so that sunlight cannot reach aquatic plants. Loss of topsoil from farming, mining, or building activities can be prevented through a variety of erosion-control techniques.

particles that settle on the land surface or the sea floor, from rock fragments and living things

Solid unconsolidated rock and mineral fragments that come from the weathering of rocks and are transported by water, air, or ice and form layers on the Earth's surface. Sediments can also result from chemical precipitation or secretion by organisms.

Sediment is small particles of soil or rocks that are transported by water or the wind.

Loose, uncemented pieces of rock or minerals. more details...

Finely divided solids usually derived from rocks, soil, or biological materials which are carried and deposited by stormwater.

Usually refers to residue left by wine, particularly red, as it ages, consisting mainly of pigments and tannins, but can also refer to the solid particles which settle out of a wine at any stage of wine production.

Accumulations of loose soil particles. Excessive amounts of sediment can pollute water needed for aquatic ecosystems, drinking, wildlife, outdoor recreation and industrial use.

Accumulation of soil particles which have been detached and transported by water during the process of erosion.

Material, such as sand, silt, or clay, suspended in or settled on the bottom of a water body. Sediment input to a body of water comes from natural sources, such as erosion of soils and weathering of rock, or as the result of man's activities, such as forest or agricultural practices, or construction activities.

Soil that is carried into oceans, lakes, streams, and rivers and settles to the bottom.

The gritty deposit that collects in the bottle of older red wines. It is a natural part of aging. Wines with sediment should stand upright for several hours before serving, and then be decanted off of the settled sediment.

(a) Solid fragmental material that originates from weathering of rocks and is transported or deposited by air, water, or ice, or that accumulates by other natural agents, such as chemical precipitation from solution or secretion by organisms, and that forms in layers on the Earth's surface at ordinary temperatures in a loose, unconsolidated form, e.g. sand, gravel, silt, mud, till, loess, alluvium. (b) Strictly, solid material that has settled down from a state of suspension in a liquid.

Sediment - Solid, fragmental materials or dissolved rock material that originates from decomposition of rocks and is transported to a basin of deposition by wind, water, or ice.

fragmented organic or inorganic material produced by the weathering of soil, alluvial and rock materials; removed by erosion and transported by water, wind, ice, and gravity.

A loose unconsolidated deposit of weathering debris, chemical precipitates or biological debris that accumulates on Earth's surface.

Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its sit of origin by air, water, gravity, or ice and has come to rest on the earth's surface, either above or below sea level.

Soil material that is transported from its site of origin by water. May be in the form of bed load (along the bed), suspended or dissolved.

Soil that has eroded from the land surface, often by overland water flow, and is then transported and deposited away from its original location.

Loose aggregate of solids derived from preexisting rocks, or solids precipitated from solution by inorganic chemical processes or extracted from solution by organisms.

particles of matter (generally small) introduced into streams or gouged from the substrate that flow downstream or settle on the stream bed

Material carried with stormwater runoff; sediment fills drainage ditches, rivers and lakes, degrading water quality.

Fine deposits which may develop in some aged wines. May require that the wine be decanted before drinking.

Unconsolidated material such as gravel, sand or mud that is transported and deposited by wind, water, ice or gravity.

Soil or other particles that settle to the bottom of lakes, rivers, oceans and other waters.

fragments of rock, soil, and organic material transported and deposited in bed by water, wind, or other natural phenomena. The term can refer to any size of particles but is often used to indicate only fragments smaller than 6 mm.

Solid materials that settle out of the water.

(Rock formed from) solid material, whether mineral or organic, which has been moved from its position of origin and redeposited - often created by weathering processes, such as sandstone and shale, or deposited by chemical processes, such as salt or limestone.

The fragments of rock that are taken away from the source due to erosion; including clay, mud, sand, gravel and boulders.

Foreign matter other than water that settles to the bottom of a container.

Decaying plant material, solid organic matter, silt and rock which settle to the pond bottom.

A build-up of water or air borne particles.

Solid mineral or organic material that is being transported in suspension or has been moved from its origin by water, ice or air and is now resting on the Earth's surface.

An accumulation of loose mineral grains, such as boulders, pebbles, sand, silt, or mud, that are not cemented together.

Soil particles suspended in and carried by water as a result of erosion and/or runoff from impervious surfaces.

particles in a liquid that have settled to the bottom of the liquid column during a time dependant process

Fine particles of soil.

soil, sand, and materials washed from land into waterways.

Sand, clay, silt, pebbles and organic material deposited in water.

The deposits that occur in an old red wine. They look kind of like coffee grains and are bitter tasting. Sediment is expected in great, old wines, and correct decanting keeps the sediment from entering your glass.

fragmented rock material, such as silt, sand, clay, gravel, carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

The silt, sand, rocks, wood and other solid material that gets washed out from some places and deposited in others.

Soil particles suspended in and carried by water as a result of erosion. The particles are deposited in areas where the water flow is slowed such as in harbors, wetlands, and lakes. This process is referred to as sedimentation.

The residue found in older wines caused by the natural separation of tannins and pigments as the wine ages.

Material that is too dense to remain suspended and settles to the bottom of a liquid, The sediment usually originates from the remains of phytoplankton, zooplankton and other aquatic organisms, from erosion of surrounding lands, or from chemical precipitation of dissolved minerals. [Lat. sedimentum, from sedeo, to settle.

Sand, pebbles or any particulate matter carried and deposited by water flow.

Solid rock, mineral fragments, or plant or animal remains transported and deposited by wind, water, gravity, or ice.

Soil and other particles carried by water or settled on the bottom of a water body.

Deposits of tannins and pigments present in the bottle. This usually occurs after many years of aging, but may be also present in young wines if there were flaws in the wine-making process.

Material suspended in or settling to the bottom of a liquid, such as the sand and mud that make up much of the bottom of San Francisco Bay.

Mud, sand, silt, clay, shell debris, and other particles that settle on the bottoms of waterways.

deposited particles or grains of rock.

A particle of soil or rock that was dislodged, entrained, and deposited by surface runoff or a stream. The particle can range in size from microscopic to cobblestones.

Road, gravel, or cobbles that originate from weathering of rocks and is transported by, suspended in, or deposited by water.

particles of mud, clay, silt and organic material that are carried in water and compose the bottom material (substrate).

Soil, sand, and minerals washed from land into water, usually after rain. Sediment can accumulate in reservoirs, rivers and harbors, destroying fish and wildlife habitat, and clouding the water so that sunlight cannot reach aquatic plants. Careless farming, mining, and building activities will expose sediment materials, allowing them to wash off the land after rainfall.

Soil particles, sand, and minerals washed from the land into aquatic systems as a result of natural and human activities.

Solid material (silt, sand, or organic matter) that has been moved from its site of origin and has settled to the bottom of a watercourse or water body. Excessive amounts can clog a watercourse. If disturbed, it can contribute to turbidity.

Solid fragments of inorganic or organic material that come from the weathering of rock and are carried and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

particles of soil which are moved by rain fall, and wind.

harmless deposits generally found in a red wine with some bottle age.

Solid material settled out from the water.

the material produced by the effects of weathering rocks close to or at the surface of the Earth.

particulate organic and inorganic matter that accumulates in loose form on the sea floor.

Soil, sand, and minerals washed from land into water, usually after rain. Sediment can destroy fish-nesting areas, clog animal habitats, and cloud waters so that sunlight does not reach aquatic plants.

Any solid material that has settled out of a state of suspension in liquid.

Materials such as soil, sand, and silt that are washed from land into water, usually after rain. The particles are deposited in areas where the water flow is slowed such as in harbors, wetlands, and lakes.

loose particles and bits of rocks (sand, silt and gravel) created by erosion and moved around by wind, water, or ice

Soils transported and deposited by water, wind, ice or gravity.

mud, sand, silt, and other particles that settle on the bottom of rivers, estuaries, and oceans

Soil or rock particles that have been transported to stream channels or other bodies of water. Sediment input comes form natural sources, such as soil erosion, rock weathering, agricultural practices, or construction activities.

sedimentary rock, deposit deriving from the accumulation solid fragments (ex. sandstones, clay, limestone) or chemical deposit (limestone, salt, gypsum...).

Any material deposited by wind or water, like rocks and sand.

The natural aging process of red wines causes a deposit to accumulate in the bottle. This is not a flaw in the wine. Sediment is composed of tannins and pigments that precipitate out of solution. Older wines are decanted to separate the wine from its sediment.

Fragmentary material that originates from weathering of rocks and is transported by, suspended in, or deposited by water.

solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid ..... return to background

Color pigment and tannins that bond with other molecules to form particles that precipitate out of a wine as it ages.

Particles and/or clumps of particles of sand, clay, silt, and plant or animal matter carried in water.

usually applied to material in suspension in water or recently deposited from suspension. In the plural the word is applied to all kinds of deposits from the waters of streams, lakes, or seas.

any material having a geological origin and comprised of small particles.  The size of the individual particles determines the description of the sediment and it can range from fine clay to coarse gravel.

particles of mud, sand, clay, silt, and organic matter transported and deposited by water.

Solid material deposited in the bottom of a lake over time, carried in by wind and water inputs, as well as that produced in the lake by plants and animals.

the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; mineral or organic matter deposited by water, air, or ice

The sum of particles of dirt, clay, silt and vegetation which float or are suspended in water and can be removed by mechanical filtration.

The accumulation of tannin and pigment deposits in a bottle of wine. Can be removed by decanting.

Tasteless and harmless tartrate crystals or tannins that settle to the bottom of the bottle. See Decanting above.

Soil particles, sand and other minerals or organic matter eroded from land and carried in surface waters.

Sediment is loose mineral or biologic material that is deposited by water, ice, or air.

Are the organic materials that are deposited by wind and water.

The solid material that precipitates out of the water and settles to the floor of the pool.

fine soil or mineral particles

Soil that settles to the bottom of bodies of water.

Particles of organic or inorganic matter that accumulates in loose form on the seabed.

Suspended solid particles that settle from water.

The product of erosion processes; the solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by air, water, gravity, or ice.

small pieces of organic or inorganic material that are deposited on Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

Rock or other material that has been worn or broken into small pieces. Sediment is often carried from its original location by wind or water and deposited in other areas.

Deposited material including particles formed by the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rock and particles of chemical and biological origin.

solid material, mineral and organic, that is suspended in water, air or ice, and is being transported from its place of origin.

A collection of transported fragments or precipitated materials that accumulate, typically in loose layers, as of sand or mud.

1. An accumulation of rock and mineral particles transported by water (fluvial sediment) or by wind ( aeolian sediment). 2. A collective term for rock and mineral particles that 1) are being transported by a fluid (sediment in transport, suspension, or motion) caused by the fluid motion or 2) have been deposited by the fluid (i.e., sediment deposits).

Loose, unconsolidated material of the following compositions: 1. Rock fragments (also called clasts) transported by wind, moving water, or moving ice, such as sand 2. Chemical precipitates from solution, such as salt 3. Organic secretions or accumulation, such as coal

Solid matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid.

Soils or other surface materials transported by surface water as a product of erosion.

solid material, such as soil particles and organic matter often suspended in liquid that eventually settles to the bottom.

Solid matter that has settled in the bottom of a container of wine, whether it be bottle, fermentation tank or storage vessel. When it occurs in bottles of fine, aged red wine, sediment is not a result of poor filtration but is a natural part of the maturation process as phenolic compounds like tannins polymerize to the point where they can no longer remain suspended in the wine. Mature vintage port is an example of a wine that will invariably contain sediment, and like all such wines should be handled carefully and decanted prior to serving.

earth, stones, and other matter deposited by water, wind, or ice; to deposit as or form sediment. [AHDOS

Naturally occurring matter like tannin and coloring that forms during the aging of some red wine

Material deposited at or near Earth's surface from a number of sources, most notably preexisting rock.

An accumulation of solid matter usually transported by and deposited from water

Sediment is any particulate matter that can be transported by fluid flow and which eventually is deposited as a layer of solid particles on the bed or bottom of a body of water or other liquid. Sedimentation is the deposition by settling of a suspended material.