Deposit vs. Sediment

Deposit vs. Sediment — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Deposit and Sediment

Depositnoun

Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

Sedimentnoun

A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.

The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river.

Depositnoun

That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

Sedimentverb

(transitive) To deposit material as a sediment.

Depositnoun

(banking) Money placed in an account.

Sedimentverb

(intransitive) To be deposited as a sediment.

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Depositnoun

Anything left behind on a surface.

a mineral deposita deposit of seaweed on the shore

Sedimentnoun

matter deposited by some natural process

Depositnoun

(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.

They put a deposit on the apartment.

Sedimentverb

deposit as a sediment

Depositnoun

A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

Sedimentverb

settle as sediment

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Depositnoun

A place of deposit; a depository.

Depositverb

(transitive) To lay down; to place; to put.

A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.The waters deposited a rich alluvium.

Depositverb

To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.

to deposit goods in a warehouse

Depositverb

To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

Depositverb

(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.

Depositverb

To lay aside; to rid oneself of.

Depositnoun

the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

Depositnoun

matter deposited by some natural process

Depositnoun

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

Depositnoun

money deposited in a bank

Depositnoun

a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

Depositnoun

money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use;

his deposit was refunded when he returned the car

Depositnoun

a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Depositnoun

a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

Depositnoun

the act of putting something somewhere

Depositverb

fix, force, or implant;

lodge a bullet in the table

Depositverb

put into a bank account;

She deposites her paycheck every month

Depositverb

put (something somewhere) firmly;

She posited her hand on his shoulderdeposit the suitcase on the benchfix your eyes on this spot