Silty: meaning, definitions and examples
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silty
[ หsษชlti ]
description of soil
Silty refers to a type of soil that contains a significant amount of silt particles, which are finer than sand but coarser than clay. This type of soil is known for its ability to retain moisture while still allowing for good drainage. Silty soil often has a smooth texture and is fertile, making it ideal for agriculture. It can also lead to issues with erosion if not properly managed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The garden thrived due to the silty soil composition.
- Silty soil holds water well, making it perfect for crops.
- Land erosion can occur in areas with loose, silty terrain.
Translations
Translations of the word "silty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น siltoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคกเคผ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlammig
๐ฎ๐ฉ lumpur
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะปะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mulisty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณฅใฎๅคใ
๐ซ๐ท limoneux
๐ช๐ธ fangoso
๐น๐ท siltli
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํ์ด ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ siltovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bahnitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆทคๆณฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ muljasti
๐ฎ๐ธ siltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฟััะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ siltli
๐ฒ๐ฝ fangoso
Etymology
The word 'silty' originates from the Middle English term 'silt', which itself comes from the Old English 'silt', referring to slimy or sludge-like substances. The word has Germanic roots, and it is related to similar terms in German ('Schlamm') and Dutch ('slib'), which denote sediment or soil particles. The recognition of 'silt' as a unique soil type gained prominence in agricultural discussions in the 19th century, as soil science developed. As a descriptor, 'silty' was adopted in literature and agriculture to explain the various properties and behaviors of this soil type. Over time, it has become an essential term used in fields such as geology, farming, and environmental science to describe soil composition and its implications for land use.