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Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
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That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
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Money placed in an account.
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Anything left behind on a surface.
example
a deposit of seaweed on the shore
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A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
example
They put a deposit on the apartment.
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A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit
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A place of deposit; a depository.