Definition

A person who studies sediment, which is material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often in relation to geology and environmental science.

Example

The sedimentologist collected samples from the riverbed to analyze the layers of sediment.

Conversation

Did you know that my cousin is a sedimentologist?

Really? That's such a unique profession!

Yeah, he studies the layers of earth and rocks.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to hear more about what he does.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sedimentologist → It is formed from "sediment" (from Latin "sedimentum", meaning settling or to settle) and "-ologist" (from Greek "-logia", meaning study of). A sedimentologist is someone who studies the materials that settle at the bottom of bodies of water.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies the 'settling' materials ('sediment') at the bottom of water, and the '-ologist' means they are an expert in that study.

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