sapropel

/ˈsæprɒpɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine sediment deposited at the bottom of the ocean, particularly in areas of low oxygen.

“The researchers analyzed the sapropel core to understand the history of climate change in the Mediterranean region.”

Synonyms

  • marine sediment
  • ocean sediment

Antonyms

  • dry land sediment
  • terrestrial sediment