沈殿

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 沈殿 (ちんでん), sink 沈 and settle 殿 combine to denote sedimentation.
• Basic usage: 沈殿 denotes particles or components settling out of a liquid and can also refer to the result.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Settling process and sediment
  • 沈殿した presents the change, while 沈殿の links it to rate, amount, or another related noun.