sed·i·ment
(sed'i-mĕnt), 1. Insoluble material that tends to sink to the bottom of a liquid, as in hypostasis. Synonym(s):
sedimentum 2. To cause or effect the formation of a sediment or deposit, as in centrifugation or ultracentrifugation. Synonym(s):
sedimentate [L. sedimentum, a settling, fr. sedeo, to sit, settle down]
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sedimentate
verb To precipitate; deposit.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
sed·i·ment
(sed'i-mĕnt) 1. Insoluble material that tends to sink to the bottom of a liquid, as in hypostasis.
2. To cause the formation of a sediment or deposit, as in the case of centrifugation or ultracentrifugation.
Synonym(s):
sedimentate.
[L. sedimentum, a settling, fr. sedeo, to sit, settle down]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
sed·i·ment
(sed'i-mĕnt) 1. Insoluble material that tends to sink to the bottom of a liquid, as in hypostasis.
2. To cause the formation of a sediment or deposit.
Synonym(s):
sedimentate.
[L. sedimentum, a settling, fr. sedeo, to sit, settle down]
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