Question

what is the difference between sedimentation and decentation

Answer 1

Sedimentation and decantation are two different terms.Sedimentation is the process by which the large sized insoluable impurities settle down at the bottom of the liquid . Decantation is followed by sedimentation.Decantation is the process by which sedimented liquid is seperated  by pouring it in the other container very slowly without disturbing the setteled sediments at the bottom of the container.

Answer 2

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Sedimentation- the process of settling down the impurities to the bottom is called sedimentation . and the clean water come up the impurities.

Decantation- The process of pouring the clean water to an another container for our use is called decantation