Science, Tech, Math › Science Definition of Deposition in Chemistry Print David Freund/Getty Images Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on January 13, 2019 The settling of particles or sediment onto a surface. The particles may originate from a vapor, solution, a suspension, or a mixture. Deposition also refers to the phase change from gas to solid. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Definition of Deposition in Chemistry." ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021, thoughtco.com/definition-of-deposition-604426. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2021, February 16). Definition of Deposition in Chemistry. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-deposition-604426 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Definition of Deposition in Chemistry." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-deposition-604426 (accessed April 18, 2024). copy citation