Clay

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Definition of Clay:
A fine-grained, plastic, sediment with a typical grain size less than 0.0004mm. Possesses electro-magnetic properties which bind the grains together to give a bulk strength or cohesion.[1].
This is the common definition for Clay, 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
Cohesive sediment
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