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deposition

de·po·si·tion

UK/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ US/ˌdɛpʌˈzɪʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

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2.

(law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office

3.
4.

the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office

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Origin

From Middle English deposicion, from Old French deposicion (French déposition), from Latin depositio.

Phrases

  • calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease
  • thin film deposition
  • vapor deposition

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