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Deposits

/dɪˈpɒzɪts/

Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

📖 Definitions of "Deposits"

noun
  1. 1

    Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

  2. 2

    That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

  3. 3

    Money placed in an account.

  4. 4

    Anything left behind on a surface.

    "a deposit of seaweed on the shore"

verb
  1. 1

    To lay down; to place; to put.

    "A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."

  2. 2

    To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.

    "to deposit goods in a warehouse"

  3. 3

    To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

  4. 4

    To put money or funds into an account.

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