Mulm

derNoun

detritus, organic matter (aquarium/biology)

English translations

  1. 01

    sludge

  2. 02

    sediment

Word details

German meaning
Zersetztes organisches Material, oft in Gewässern oder im Boden.
English meaning
Detritus
Synonym
Humus, Moder
German example
Am Grund des Sees lag eine dicke Schicht Mulm.
English example
A thick layer of detritus lay at the bottom of the lake.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Mulm
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Mulm”

  1. Der Mulm am Boden des Aquariums muss entfernt werden. (The detritus at the bottom of the aquarium must be removed.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of 'Mulm'?

It is masculine: 'der Mulm'.