Silt

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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