沉淀 meaning and pronunciation

沉淀
Simplified word
沈澱
Traditional word

沉淀 English definition

chén diàn
  • to settle
  • to precipitate (solid sediment out of a solution)

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  • 沉 (chén): to submerge; to immerse; to sink; to keep down; to lower; to drop; deep; profound; heavy;
  • 淀 (diàn): shallow water;