is the sediment that, at any given time, is maintained in suspension by the upward components of turbulent currents or that exists in suspension as a colloid.
Sediment that is transported in suspension by a stream. Fragmental material, both mineral and organic, that is maintained in suspension in water by the upward components of turbulence and currents and (or) by colloidal suspension.
Sedimentary material subject to transport by flowing water (e.g. currents) that is carried in suspension. Typically comprises relatively fine particles that settle at a lower rate than the upward velocity of water eddies.
Sediment suspended in a fluid by the upward components of turbulent currents, moving ice, or wind.
Particles of rock, sand, soil, and organic detritus carried in suspension in the water column, in contrast to sediment that moves on or near the streambed.
Sediment suspended in runoff water, in a stream, or in any other water body.
very fine soil particles that remain in suspension in water for a considerable period of time without contact with the bottom. Such material remains in suspension due to the upward components of turbulence and currents and/or by suspension.