1. having sediment deposited or settled at the bottom
Usage: geology; science

Examples

• The sedimented lake bottom contained layers of ancient mud.
• Scientists studied the sedimented rock formations to understand Earth’s history.
• The sedimented particles in the water sample indicated pollution.
• Over millions of years, the sedimented materials formed limestone.
• The sedimented debris created distinct geological layers.
• Researchers examined the sedimented ocean floor for fossils.