Siltation: meaning, definitions and examples
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siltation
[ ˌsɪlˈteɪʃən ]
environmental science
Siltation refers to the accumulation of silt in a body of water, usually as a result of erosion or runoff from land. This process can lead to the degradation of water quality and can adversely affect aquatic habitats. It can also impact human activities such as fishing and recreation.
Synonyms
accumulation, deposit, sedimentation.
Examples of usage
- The siltation of the river has significantly reduced fish population.
- Efforts to control siltation in the lake have been largely successful.
- Farm runoff contributed to the siltation of the nearby pond.
- Siltation can lead to reduced water flow and increased flooding risk.
Translations
Translations of the word "siltation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sedimentação
🇮🇳 सिल्टेशन
🇩🇪 Sedimentation
🇮🇩 sedimentasi
🇺🇦 осадження
🇵🇱 osadzenie
🇯🇵 沈泥
🇫🇷 sédimentation
🇪🇸 sedimentación
🇹🇷 tortulama
🇰🇷 퇴적
🇸🇦 رسوبيات
🇨🇿 sedimentace
🇸🇰 usadzovanie
🇨🇳 沉积
🇸🇮 sedimentacija
🇮🇸 setning
🇰🇿 шөгінділер
🇬🇪 სედიმენტაცია
🇦🇿 siltasiya
🇲🇽 sedimentación
Etymology
The term 'siltation' is derived from the word 'silt', which comes from the Old English 'silt', meaning 'finely divided soil or dirt'. The suffix '-ation' is used to form nouns that indicate a process or action. The concept has been relevant in scientific and environmental discussions particularly since the late 19th century when the impact of soil erosion on water bodies became a significant concern. Historically, siltation has been an important factor in land management, agriculture, and waterway navigation, influencing policies and practices aimed at conserving soil and water resources. The increasing awareness of the detrimental effects of siltation on ecosystems and human activities has led to greater efforts in environmental preservation and sustainable land use practices.