Background for deposition

deposition

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

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noun

The removal of someone from office.

Examples :

"The company president's deposition followed the discovery of widespread financial fraud. "

politics government position law

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noun

The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.

Examples :

"The river's deposition of sediment created a fertile delta. "

geology environment process

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The production of a thin film of material onto an existing surface.

Examples :

"The shiny coating on the new phone screen is created through a process of thin film deposition. "

material technology science process

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noun

The process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken.

Examples :

"The lawyer reviewed the deposition before the trial began. "

law statement process

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noun

The formation of snow or frost directly from water vapor.

Examples :

"The cold air caused a deposition of frost on the windowpane overnight. "

weather nature environment physics

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The transformation of a gas into a solid without an intermediate liquid phase (reverse of sublimation)

Examples :

"The frost on the windowpane was a deposition of water vapor. "

physics chemistry material substance process weather science

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The formal placement of relics in a church or shrine, and the feast day commemorating it.

Examples :

"The annual church festival celebrates the deposition of Saint Cecilia's relics in the cathedral. "

religion ritual theology culture history festival