sapropel

sap·ro·pel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sap-ruh-pel]
- /ˈsæp rəˌpɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sap-ruh-pel]
- /ˈsæp rəˌpɛl/

Definitions of sapropel word

noun sapropel mud consisting chiefly of decomposed organic matter formed at the bottom of a stagnant sea or lake. 1
noun sapropel an unconsolidated sludge consisting of the decomposed remains of aquatic organisms, esp algae, that accumulates at the bottoms of lakes and oceans 0
noun sapropel black, decaying, organic bottom deposits in some lakes, rivers, etc. that lack oxygen and are rich in hydrogen sulfide 0

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Origin of sapropel

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; sapro- + -pel < Greek pēlós mud

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Parts of speech for Sapropel

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sapropel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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