Sediment is another word for these little things?

Sediment is another word for small particles, usually of rock, soil, or organic matter, that have settled to the bottom of a liquid.

Here are some examples of what sediment could refer to:

* Sand: Tiny grains of rock.

* Silt: Very fine particles of soil.

* Clay: Extremely fine particles of soil.

* Mud: A mixture of silt and clay.

* Pebbles: Small stones.

* Gravel: Small rocks.

* Organic matter: Dead leaves, twigs, and other plant and animal remains.

So, depending on the context, "sediment" can describe many different types of little things.