1. noun
a) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
a mineral deposit
b) asset that was left to the care of the other <!this definition could use so much improvement, Im not sure what it means
a deposit of seaweed on the shore
2. verb
a) To leave or adhere one material or item onto another.
He deposited his gum on the bottom of the table.
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