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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Particle size Particle size The term 'Particle size' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' in dealing with sediments and sedimentary rocks it is necessary that precise dimensions should be applied to such terms as clay, sand, pebble, etc. numerous scales have been suggested, but in this work, the wentworth-udden scale is used, as it is widely accepted as an international standard. in the table which follows, particle size ranges are shown, but within most groups further subdivision is possible; for example, sand may be described as very fine, medium, coarse, very coarse, etc. particle size is normally determined by hand measurement of pebbles, cobbles, and boulders; sieving of gravel, sand, and silt; and elutriation of silt and clay'. The term 'Particle size' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Diameter of the various particles comprising a particular soil'. Previous 5 Terms: Participating Community Participating Hospitals Participating Physician Or Supplier Particle acceleration Particle displacement Next 5 Terms: Particle Trajectory Model Particle velocity Particulate particulate matter Particulate Matter (PM) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.