Suspended solids or load

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027443",
  "term": "Suspended solids or load",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Suspended Solids or Load",
  "definition": "Organic and inorganic particles (sediment) suspended in and carried by a fluid (water). The suspension is governed by the upward components of turbulence, currents, or colloidal suspension. Suspended sediment usually consists of particles <0.1 mm, although size may vary according to current hydrological conditions. Particles between 0.1 mm and 1 mm may move as suspended or be deposited (bedload).",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/suspended-solids-or-load/"
}