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Sedimentationthe is not a term recognized in geology or related sciences. It does not correspond to a defined concept in standard glossaries, textbooks, or peer-reviewed literature. It appears to be a misspelling or a concatenation rather than an established term.

Sedimentation refers to the process by which solid particles suspended in a fluid settle under gravity, forming a sedimentary layer. In natural environments, sedimentation shapes the accumulation of materials in rivers, lakes, deltas, continental shelves, and deep basins. The rate and pattern of sedimentation depend on particle size and density, fluid viscosity, turbulence, flow regime, and chemical conditions such as salinity and pH. Over time, deposited sediments are compacted and may undergo diagenesis and lithification to form sedimentary rocks.

In practice, sources may use the term sedimentation theory to discuss models of deposition, sorting, and stratification, or simply refer to sedimentation as a process. If the exact term "sedimentationthe" appears, it is advisable to verify the spelling or consult the intended concept (sedimentation or sedimentation theory).

Related topics include sedimentation rate, sedimentology, deposition, stratigraphy, diagenesis, and dating methods used to interpret sedimentary records.