"mulm" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mulm (uncountable)
  1. The sludge that collects at the bottom (or walls) of an aquarium, consisting of fish excrement, decaying plant matter, and other assorted detritus Tags: uncountable
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