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Dirt
Dirt (pronounced: /dɜːrt/) is a substance that is typically found on the ground and is often considered unclean. It is a natural material that is made up of various substances, including organic matter, minerals, and water.
Etymology
The term "dirt" comes from the Old Norse word "drit", which means excrement. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to any substance that is considered unclean or undesirable.
Related Terms
- Soil: The top layer of the earth's surface, in which plants grow. It is a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
- Mud: A soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water.
- Dust: Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces or carried in the air.
- Silt: Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor.
- Sand: A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the seabed, and deserts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dirt
- Wikipedia's article - Dirt
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