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Meaning of silt
Fine particles of soil or rock that have been carried away by water or wind.
Etymology of silt
The word "silt" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Old Norse word "syl", which is also related to the Old English word "sylt", meaning 'to sink' or 'to settle'
Historically, the term referred to fine particles of soil or rock that settled at the bottom of a body of water
Synonyms
Definitions
- Fine particles of soil or rock that have been carried away by water or wind and deposited elsewhere
- * A mixture of water and fine particles of soil or rock, typically carried by a river or sea
Usage Examples
- The river carried a heavy load of silt downstream after the storm
- * The silt from the construction site was causing problems for the local aquatic life
- * The farmer's field was fertile due to the annual deposit of silt from the nearby river
Antonyms
clear water
clean soil
pure rock
coarse gravel
large boulders
solid ground
firm earth
hard stone
rocky terrain
barren land
dry soil
loose sand
rough pebbles
jagged rocks
sharp stones
pure water
fresh air