1. settling as sediment; depositing particles at the bottom of a liquid
Usage: present participle of sediment; scientific/geological contexts

Examples

• The muddy water is slowly sedimenting in the jar.
• Clay particles were sedimenting at the bottom of the river.
• The scientist observed the minerals sedimenting over time.
• After the storm, debris was sedimenting in the lake.
• The process of sedimenting creates layers of rock over millions of years.
• Sand and silt are sedimenting in the harbor.