Sedimentation
What Sedimentation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Sedimentation
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Reference: AQA
A physical separation step in which suspended solid particles denser than water settle under gravity in large tanks where the water moves slowly.
A stage in which suspended solids settle out as sewage sludge, leaving a liquid effluent.
Topics that use Sedimentation
- Waste water treatment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Further treatment
- Grit removal
- Ground water
- Physical separation techniques
- Potable water
- Protecting treatment equipment
- Screening
- Waste water
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