liquefied sediments

/ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd ˈsɛdɪmənts/

noun phrase

  1. Layers or deposits of loose earth, sand, or mud that have temporarily lost their solid strength and become fluid-like, often because of water pressure, added fluids, or strong shaking.

    C1

    plural

    • "The earthquake caused liquefied sediments to flow downhill."B2
    • "Buildings may sink when their foundations rest on liquefied sediments."C1
    • "Construction projects must consider the risk of liquefied sediments during heavy rains."B2
    • "The study examined how liquefied sediments contributed to the formation of the underwater landslide."C2

Collocations

sediment liquefactionliquefied soilunderwater landslideliquefied sediment flowliquefied sediment stabilityliquefied sediment analysis

Word family

liquefyliquefactionsedimentsedimentary