silting (Meaning)

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silting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Silt

No weak antonyms found.

The river's banks were eroding, causing severe silting downstream.
The construction project contributed to silting of nearby waterways.
Dams and reservoirs can trap sediment, leading to increased silting.
Silting can reduce the depth of water bodies, affecting navigation and aquatic life.
Siltation can clog water filters, impacting water quality.
Poor agricultural practices can accelerate silting by eroding topsoil.
Mangrove forests act as natural barriers against silting, protecting coastal ecosystems.
Dredging operations are often employed to remove silt and prevent silting.
Excessive silting can create shallow areas in estuaries, making them vulnerable to algal blooms.
Sediment control measures are crucial for minimizing silting in urban and industrial areas.

of Silt

flooding, inundating, filling, furring, clogging, occluding, packing, obstructing,swamping, gridlocking

unplugging, excavating, unblocking,opening (up), opening (up), clearing, freeing, freeing, excavating, unblocking

The river's banks were eroding, causing severe silting downstream.

The construction project contributed to silting of nearby waterways.

Dams and reservoirs can trap sediment, leading to increased silting.

Silting can reduce the depth of water bodies, affecting navigation and aquatic life.