The process of increasing the rate of sedimentation in a suspension by adding some chemical is known as

Condensation

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Filtration

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Crystallisation

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Loading

The process of increasing the rate of sedimentation in a suspension by adding some chemical is known as loading. Alum is added in order to increase the rate of sedimentation. This process is used to remove clay and sand particles from mud water.

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