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Vocabulary Entry
silt
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A fine sediment consisting of small particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand.
Example Sentences
"The riverbank was covered in a layer of rich silt."
"Farmers often use silt to improve the fertility of their fields."
"Silt can be carried downstream by water flow during floods."
V
verb
To cover or fill with silt.
Example Sentences
"The lake was silted by ongoing erosion from the surrounding hills."
"Heavy rains can silt up the drainage systems in urban areas."
"Sediments can silt the bottom of rivers, changing the ecosystem."