Definition

The process of water-borne silt accumulating in a body of water, which is usually not wanted.

Example

The siltation in the river made it difficult for fish to thrive.

Conversation

Have you heard about the problem of siltation in the river?

Yeah, it’s been affecting the water quality a lot lately.

I read that it can really harm the fish populations too.

Exactly, we need to find a way to reduce the siltation before it gets worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Siltation → It is formed from "silt" (from Old English *silt*, meaning fine sand or sediment) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "siltation" refers to the process of sediment accumulating, particularly in bodies of water.

Memory Tip

Think of fine sand or sediment ('silt') accumulating in a process ('-ation') — that's what siltation means.

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