sapropel

IPA: sˈæprʌpˈɛɫ

(geology) An aquatic sludge-like sediment rich in organic matter formed in oxygen-free areas at the bottom of lakes, seas etc.

Examples of "sapropel" in Sentences

The marine biologist collected samples of sapropel from the ocean floor to study its composition
The distinctive odor of decaying organic matter filled the air as we dug up layers of sapropel from the swamp
The farmer used sapropel as a natural fertilizer to enrich the soil and promote plant growth
Scientists believe that sapropel deposits hold valuable information about past environmental conditions
The muddy sapropel stuck to our boots as we trudged through the wetland