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mud (sediment)

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A mixture of clay and/or silt with water to form a plastic mass with a particle size preponderantly below 0.06 mm diameter. It is deposited in low-energy environments in lakes, estuaries and lagoons. It may also be deposited in deep-sea environments. (Source: WHIT)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/5417

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