HeyRuaHow to say “sediment” in Irish
- Irish:
- deascán
- English:
- sediment, precipitate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAS-kawn” /ˈdʲasˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- deascáin (sediments)
- Genitive singular:
- deascáin, an deascáin (e.g. anailís an deascáin, the analysis of the sediment)
- Genitive plural:
- deascán, na ndeascán (e.g. anailís na ndeascán, the analysis of the sediments)
What does “deascán” mean?
“Deascán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sediment
- Matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid; dregs or lees.Also: dregs, lees, deposit.
1 other meaning: precipitate
- 2precipitate
- A solid substance separated out of a solution in a chemical reaction.Also: deposit.
“Deascán” with the article
The plural of sediment in Irish is deascáin. Here is deascán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deascán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deascán, the Irish word for sediment.
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Sediment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sediment?
The Irish for sediment is deascán (pronounced “DYAS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deascáin. Depending on context it can also mean precipitate.
How do you pronounce deascán in Irish?
Deascán is said like “DYAS-kawn” (IPA /ˈdʲasˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sediment in Irish?
The plural of deascán is deascáin; with the article, na deascáin means “the sediments”. The genitive plural is deascán, as in anailís na ndeascán (the analysis of the sediments).
Does deascán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deascán can mean sediment or precipitate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deascán change to dheascán or ndeascán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deascán becomes mo dheascán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeascán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deascán' and 'dríodar'?
Both can mean dregs or sediment; 'dríodar' is the more everyday word for dregs, while 'deascán' is often used for sediment or a deposit, including in science.
