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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

silts

/sɪlt/ noun · British & US
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What does silts mean?

noun

A deposit of fine particles of rock or mineral, suspended in water and deposited at the bottom of a river or lake. A mixture of clay and water, used as a binding agent in construction.

Example

"The river carried a thick layer of silts that had accumulated over the years."

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