sedimentableadj.
/ˈsɛdɪmɛntəb(ə)l/ That may be deposited or obtained as sediment.
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the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > downward motion > [adjective] > sinking down > in liquid > sinking of solid matter in liquid > able to
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1943 Jrnl. Gen. Physiol. 26 352 As an elemental volume within the ascending layer is partially or completely cleared of sedimentable material, it has to move only a relatively short distance..before it reaches a region of comparable concentration.
1978 Nature 2 Mar. 55/2 After storing for 1 week at room temperature, at least 50% of the antimony was retained within sedimentable liposomes, the remainder having escaped into solution.
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ˌsedimentaˈbility n.
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1971 Jrnl. Insect Physiol. 17 865 Additions of 0·1% Triton..increase..enzymatic activity..without markedly altering the sedimentability of the enzyme.
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