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silt

/sɪlt/

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noun

Schlamm, feine Erde

Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.

Examples :

"The river left a thick layer of silt on the farmer's field after the flood. "

Der Fluss hinterließ nach der Flut eine dicke Schicht Schlamm auf dem Feld des Bauern.

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noun

Schluff, Feinsediment

(by extension) Material with similar physical characteristics, whatever its origins or transport.

Examples :

"The construction site was covered in a thick layer of silt, which was a mix of sand, clay, and tiny rocks, making it difficult to work. "

Die Baustelle war mit einer dicken Schicht aus Schluff bedeckt, einer Mischung aus Sand, Ton und winzigen Steinen, was die Arbeit erschwerte.

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noun

Schluff

A particle from 3.9 to 62.5 microns in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.

Examples :

"The river's current carried silt from the fields into the pond. "

Die Strömung des Flusses trug Schluff von den Feldern in den Teich.

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verb

Verschlammen, versanden

To clog or fill with silt.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the drain began to silt up, causing the water to overflow. "

Nach dem starken Regen begann der Abfluss zu verschlammen, wodurch das Wasser überlief.

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verb

Verschlammen, versanden

To become clogged with silt.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the small stream began to silt, making it shallower each day. "

Nach dem starken Regen begann der kleine Bach zu verschlammen und wurde jeden Tag flacher.

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verb

Versickern, sickern

To flow through crevices; to percolate.

Examples :

"The rainwater slowly silted through the cracks in the patio, leaving a muddy stain. "

Das Regenwasser sickerte langsam durch die Risse in der Terrasse und hinterließ einen schlammigen Fleck.

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