silt

Example Sentences

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The bee began digging into the fine clay-rich silt that had built up in the darker parts of the cave.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“I doubt if we make it to even 1 million,” Loomis admits, adding that he hopes to die in shallow silt so he can become a fossil too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Himalayan rivers like the Indus carry high silt levels, which quickly accumulate in dams and barrages.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

However, it could now flush silt from its reservoirs without prior warning - potentially causing damage downstream in Pakistan.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

In her palm sits a pile of sparkling black crystals, silt as fine as ash.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern