Dictionary Entry
siltation
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/sil-tay-shun/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyEmerging (0)The process of depositing silt, especially in a body of water, causing it to become shallow.
In a Sentence
“The siltation of the harbor required regular dredging to keep the shipping lanes clear.”
Origin
Mid‑15c, from silt + -ation; silt from Middle English, from Old English 'silt' meaning fine sand, with the Latin suffix -ation.
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