marls

noun

plural of marl
as in sediments

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  1. silts
  2. clays
  3. detritus
Noun
  • Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes.
    — Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
  • These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.
    — Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Definition of silts
Noun
  • Plenty of my friends worked there loading clays; nothing like working in a box in the middle of August, with the sun beating down on a barren landscape, just make gas money and some Friday night jingle.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, the addition of colored clays, according to the brand, helps mask uneven skin tone and discoloration.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 July 2026
Definition of clays
Noun
  • In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of detritus
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“Marls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marls. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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