Silting

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The process of deposition of very fine sediment or silt.
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  • verb. Present participle of silt.
  • Word Usage
    "Severe deforestation of the local hills has resulted in silting-up of the lake, the consequence of which has been the spread of papyrus marsh, the consequence of which has been the setting alight of the marshes to stop them spreading, the consequence of which has been the inadvertent killing of nesting birds."
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