sapropel

• Organischer Schlamm oder Sediment, das sich am Grund von Seen oder Ozeanen ansammelt und häufig aus zersetzten pflanzlichen und tierischen Resten besteht.

A noun referring to organic-rich sludge or sediment that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans, often composed of decomposed plant and animal matter.

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1. Organic sedimentC2formalscientific

   A dark, gelatinous, organic-rich sludge that accumulates at the bottom of lakes, seas, or other bodies of water, formed from the decomposition of aquatic plants and animals.

   Sapropel

   • The lake's bottom is covered with a thick layer of sapropel.
   • Scientists study sapropel to understand past climate conditions.
   • Sapropel is sometimes used as a natural fertilizer due to its high organic content.

   Synonymemuckoozeslimesludge