gyttja

/ˈjʏːtːjɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of lake sediment composed primarily of the remains of algae and other small aquatic organisms, often found in shallow, freshwater lakes.

“The gyttja at the bottom of the lake provided a rich source of information for the paleontologists studying the ancient ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • algae mud
  • lake sediment

Antonyms

  • coastal sand
  • dry land