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resuspension

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɹiːsəˈspɛnʃən/
  • rhymes with -ɛnʃən

1

noun

Meaning 1

A second or subsequent suspension.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The renewed suspension of a precipitated sediment, such as stirring up settled mud at the bottom of a body of water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: biology, chemistry, ecology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: suspension

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English suspension English resuspension From re- + suspension.