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Sediment Source

Definition: Sediment source refers to the origin or location from which sediment is derived or where it is generated.

Sense 1: (Noun) - The specific area or location where sediment originates.

Example sentence:

The construction site at the riverbank is a major sediment source, as it continually releases large amounts of soil and sand into the water.

Sense 2: (Noun) - The process or mechanism responsible for the production or supply of sediment.

Example sentence:

Erosion caused by strong winds acts as a prominent sediment source in arid regions.

Sense 3: (Noun) - A material or substance that contributes to the formation of sediment.

Example sentence:

Dead plants and vegetation are significant sediment sources in swamps and marshes.

Sense 4: (Adjective) - Pertaining to a sediment source; related to the origin or generation of sediment.

Example sentence:

The sediment source analysis helped to identify the underwater landslide as the primary cause of the sudden increase in sedimentation in the bay area.

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