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Latest revision as of 21:24, 19 February 2024

Definition of Silt:
Sediment particles with a grain size between 0.004mm and 0.062mm, i.e. coarser than clay particles but finer than sand.[1].
This is the common definition for Silt, other definitions can be discussed in the article

References

  1. CIRIA (1996). Beach management manual. CIRIA Report 153.

See also

Coastal and marine sediments
Mud
Clay