lepedéket

Lepedék is a Hungarian term used to describe a layer of material that has settled on a surface, forming a deposit or film. The word covers natural materials as well as coatings on objects. In everyday language it may refer to dust, sediment, or crusts; in scientific contexts it denotes sediments and mineral or organic coatings that accumulate over time.

In geology and hydrology lepédék refers to particles that settle from water or air, including silt, clay, sand, and organic matter. Deposits can be loose or consolidated and may accumulate on lake and river bottoms, rock faces, or in caves, often showing layering or lamination. Formation mechanisms include physical settling, chemical precipitation, and microbial activity that forms biofilms and traps particles, sometimes producing laminated crusts.

In dentistry lepédék denotes dental plaque, a biofilm of bacteria and organic substances on tooth surfaces. In archaeology and geology, the study of lepédék layering and composition helps interpret past environments and site formation processes. Overall, the term encompasses both natural sedimentary deposits and surface coatings arising from various physical, chemical, or biological processes.