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Meaning of siltation
The process of sediment settling and accumulating in a liquid or a body of water.
Etymology of siltation
The word "siltation" originates from the noun "silt", which refers to fine particles of soil or rock that are carried by water or wind and deposited as a sediment.
The term "siltation" has been in use since the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "silt", which means to deposit or settle as silt.
Synonyms
sedimentation
deposition
settling
silting
alluviation
accretion
accumulation
aggregation
coalescence
concretion
consolidation
densification
filling
impaction
infiltration
perfusion
precipitation
settlement
suspension
turbidity
clouding
dulling
murkiness
opacification
obscuration
occlusion
blockage
clogging
congestion
silting up
choking
clogging up
damming
obstruction
occluding
Definitions
- The process of sediment settling and accumulating in a liquid or a body of water, especially in a river, lake, or reservoir.
- * The accumulation of sediment, especially in a body of water, resulting in a decrease in its depth or an increase in its turbidity.
Usage Examples
- The construction of the dam has led to significant siltation in the reservoir, reducing its capacity to hold water.
- * The river's siltation has increased due to the heavy rainfall and runoff from the surrounding hills.
Antonyms
clarification
purification
filtration
cleansing
cleaning
clearing
dredging
excavation
removal
elimination
reduction
decrease
erosion
scouring
abrasion
attrition
degradation
deterioration
depletion
exhaustion
consumption