sapropel

Signification (Anglais)

An aquatic sludge-like sediment rich in organic matter formed in oxygen-free areas at the bottom of lakes, seas etc.

Concepts

sapropel

Synonymes

humus

muck

gyttja

humic substance

decay ooze

putrid mud

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈsapɹə(ʊ)pɛl/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From German Sapropel, corresponding to sapro- + Ancient Greek πηλός (pēlós, “mud, clay”).