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

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

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Weeds up to 10 feet high threatened to tangle them, while stirred-up silt made it impossible to see a distance of more than a few inches in the water, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

"We examined different sand shapes, finding a sand that would give us hardness, combining elements of clay, silt and particle distribution to make sure that we had a high-binding strength soil," says McKay.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

Roz started marching, and plumes of silt billowed up from each footfall.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown