Deposit vs. Sediment
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.
Depositnoun
Anything left behind on a surface.
a mineral deposita deposit of seaweed on the shoreSedimentnoun
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
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 warehouseDepositverb
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 carDepositnoun
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 tableDepositverb
put into a bank account;
She deposites her paycheck every monthDepositverb
put (something somewhere) firmly;
She posited her hand on his shoulderdeposit the suitcase on the benchfix your eyes on this spot
