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deposition

Pronunciation: [ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən]

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Learn how to use deposition in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geology”

(noun) the process of laying down something, like dirt or rocks, in a new place. Imagine how rivers carry sand and then drop it on the riverbank; that's deposition.

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The river's deposition created a beautiful new beach over time.

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Without deposition, the shoreline would not change, and the beach would slowly disappear.

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How does deposition affect the shape of riverbanks?

Context: “science”

(noun) the act of putting down or placing something, like when ice turns into water and falls as rain. It’s about how things settle in a new spot.

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The deposition of minerals formed the stunning crystals found in caves.

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If there is no deposition, the mountains would not grow taller over the years.

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What happens during deposition in the water cycle?

How to pronounce deposition

Pronunciation: [ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən]

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