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siltation

/sɪlˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does siltation mean?

noun

The process of depositing or accumulating silt, or the deposit of silt itself. The act of becoming or making something silt-like.

Example

"The river's siltation caused the water level to drop significantly over the years."

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