silts

[US]/sɪlts/
[UK]/sɪlts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(of rivers, etc.) to become blocked by silt; to cause to become blocked; to accumulate silt; to cause to become silted
n.mortar; mud (plural of silt)

Phrases & Collocations

river silts

silts deposition

silts removal

silts layer

silts buildup

fine silts

silts content

silts analysis

silts management

silts control

Example Sentences

the river was filled with silts after the heavy rain.

silts can affect the water quality in lakes.

farmers often use silts to improve soil fertility.

silts accumulate at the bottom of the pond.

we need to remove the silts to keep the canal clear.

silts can provide nutrients for aquatic plants.

the construction site was covered in silts after the storm.

silts can be a natural habitat for various organisms.

excessive silts can lead to fish kills in rivers.

silts play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

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