Mulm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mulm is a noun meaning The sludge that collects at the bottom (or walls) of an aquarium, consisting of fish excrement, decaying plant matter, and other assorted detritus.
Meaning
The sludge that collects at the bottom (or walls) of an aquarium, consisting of fish excrement, decaying plant matter, and other assorted detritus.
Example Sentences
The point is that the filter not only removes mulm from the tank but also ensures that this matter is very efficiently bathed in a constant flow of water, which will dissolve out anything that can be dissolved.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scum, mulloid, pondscum, milt, chum, mudworm.
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