Silt

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Description

Sedimentary particles that are smaller than sand but larger than clay. Silt particles usually measure 0.01 - 0.05 millimeters.

Synonyms and Related Terms

limo (Esp.); silt (Fr.); silte (port.); Silt (Deut.); silt (Ned.)

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