Glossary:Muck
From Indian River Lagoon Project
muck
Muck is the black ooze accumulating on the bottom of the lagoon. Silt, sediment, and other fine particles carried in by tributaries, canals, and storm drains accumulate and break down on the bottom, forming the thick black ooze.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: mək
Synonym: mud sludge silt sediment
Example: The bottom of the lagoon is now covered in a layer of fine silt and sediment called “muck” which has accumulated over years of excess sedimentation.
