Settlings (Noun)
Meaning
Sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Usages
Examples
- The scientists studied the settlings at the bottom of the chemical solution for cues about its composition.
- Over time, the settlings at the bottom of the wine barrel influenced the flavor and quality of the final product.
- The settlings were filtered from the water, leaving it clear and safe for drinking.
- Laboratory technicians examined the settlings at the bottom of the sample tubes to identify the microparticles present.
- The settlings in the vat indicated the presence of heavy metals in the wastewater.