Meaning suspended sediment
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suspended sediment


Sediment that is transported in suspension by a stream. Fragmental material, both mineral and organic, that is maintained in suspension in water by the upward components of turbulence and currents and/or by colloidal suspension.
Source: ose.state.nm.us

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suspended sediment


very fine soil particles that remain in suspension in water for a considerable period of time without contact with the bottom. Such material remains in suspension due to the upward components of turbulence and currents and/or by suspension.
Source: water.usgs.gov

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suspended sediment


A measure of the mass of particles in suspension per volume of water (IADC/CEDA, 1998).
Source: ukmarinesac.org.uk

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suspended sediment


Very fine soil particles that remain in suspension in water for a considerable period of time without contact with the bottom. Such material remains in suspension due to the upward components of turbu [..]
Source: freedrinkingwater.com




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