n. [地]沉淀物;沉积物,沉渣
网络 沉渣; 泥沙; 底泥
Many organisms that die in the sea are soon buried by sediment.
许多在海里死亡的生物很快便被沉淀物掩埋。
They found a unique layer of sediment worldwide.
他们在世界各地发现了一层独特的沉积物。
Sediment sorting and compaction influence permeability and porosity.
沉积物的分选和压实作用影响渗透率和孔隙度。
They are found wherever fast rivers carrying loads of coarse sediment once flowed.
在携带大量粗泥沙的湍急河流流经的任何地方,都能找到它们。
The organic matter may partially decompose, using up the dissolved oxygen in the sediment.
有机物可能会进行部分分解,并耗尽沉积物中的溶解氧。