sapropel

• Substance ou sédiment riche en matière organique qui s'accumule au fond des lacs ou des océans, souvent composé de restes décomposés de plantes et d'animaux.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   Sapropèle

   • 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.

   Synonymesmuckoozeslimesludge