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deposition

noun

ˌde-pə-ˈzi-shən

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as in sediment

matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid several types of deposition on the bottom of the lake

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Recent Examples of deposition The investment comes as advanced computing drives greater demand for deposition, etching, packaging, and lithography technologies. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Black has reportedly agreed to appear for a deposition in September and produce the NDAs. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit attributes the new information to a deposition of Richard Cooper, the BBC’s director of digital distribution. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Defense Attorney Gabrielle Biggs also cited Rosado’s lack of a serious criminal history, his apparent remorse and his decision to plead guilty without requiring the victim to testify during a pretrial deposition, per the outlet. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition

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The researchers say the ancient escarpment may have influenced river systems, sediment transport and the flooding of continental interiors long before the rapid diversification of complex life during the Cambrian explosion.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
In Athens, the finely-ground sediment called katakathi settles to the bottom, each pour heavy and dark, demanding patience and time.

— Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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An acquisition target needs to be large enough to be impactful, but small enough to keep the acquirer below that 10% deposit limit.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
As per the research paper, this new study was conducted at the world-leading Bayan Obo deposit in Inner Mongolia.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

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