nounπShareMud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water."The river left a thick layer of silt on the farmer's field after the flood. "geologyenvironmentnaturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Material with similar physical characteristics, whatever its origins or transport."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. "geologymaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particle from 3.9 to 62.5 microns in diameter, following the Wentworth scale."The river's current carried silt from the fields into the pond. "geologyenvironmentmaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clog or fill with silt."After the heavy rain, the drain began to silt up, causing the water to overflow. "environmentgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become clogged with silt."After the heavy rain, the small stream began to silt, making it shallower each day. "environmentgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow through crevices; to percolate."The rainwater slowly silted through the cracks in the patio, leaving a muddy stain. "geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
