Settling down of heavy particles of a solid substance in liquid while keeping it for some time is known as:
A
filtration
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B
sedimentation
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C
decantation
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D
sublimation
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Solution
The correct option is B sedimentation Sedimentation is the settling down of the solid undissolved particles in a liquid. It is one of the methods for application prior to filtration.