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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

silting

/sɪltɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does silting mean?

verb

The process of depositing sediment, especially silt, in a body of water, or the deposit itself. The act of becoming or making something siltier.

Example

"The river's silting has caused the harbor to become shallower over time."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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