Silting: meaning, definitions and examples

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silting

 

[ ˈsɪltɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural process

Silting is the accumulation of silt, which is fine particles of soil and sediment, in a water body such as a river, lake, or reservoir. This process can significantly affect the depth and quality of the water. Silting can lead to reduced water flow and storage capacity, which can impact local ecosystems and human activities. Additionally, it can alter habitats and contribute to the degradation of water quality. Managing silting is an important aspect of environmental conservation.

Synonyms

deposit, sedimentation, siltation

Examples of usage

  • The river faced severe silting due to upstream erosion.
  • Silting in the reservoir reduced its capacity for water storage.
  • Efforts to combat silting included dredging the lake.
  • Farm practices can contribute to silting in nearby water bodies.

Translations

Translations of the word "silting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assentamento

🇮🇳 कीचड़ जमा होना

🇩🇪 Schlammablagerung

🇮🇩 endapan

🇺🇦 замулювання

🇵🇱 osad

🇯🇵 堆積

🇫🇷 sédimentation

🇪🇸 sedimentación

🇹🇷 çamurlaşma

🇰🇷 퇴적

🇸🇦 تراكم الطين

🇨🇿 usazování

🇸🇰 usadzovanie

🇨🇳 淤积

🇸🇮 sedimentacija

🇮🇸 setja

🇰🇿 топырақ жиналуы

🇬🇪 სედიმენტაცია

🇦🇿 çökmə

🇲🇽 sedimentación

Etymology

The word 'silt' is derived from the Old English 'silt', which means 'mud or sediment'. It traces back to Proto-Germanic '*sildiz', and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. The term has been utilized in English since at least the 14th century. 'Silting' as a process refers to the accumulation of silt in water bodies and has been recognized in the context of ecology and environmental science. The understanding of silting has evolved over time, especially with the advent of industrialization and agriculture, where human actions have sometimes exacerbated natural silting processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,232, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.