1. the process of fine particles of sand, clay, or other material settling and accumulating in water bodies

1. present participle of silt; filling or becoming filled with fine particles

Examples

• The harbor required regular dredging due to heavy silting from upstream erosion.
• Silting of the reservoir reduced its water storage capacity over time.
• The river delta showed evidence of natural silting processes.
• Construction activities increased the silting rate in nearby streams.
• The old canal was silting up and becoming impassable to boats.
• Engineers studied the silting patterns to design better flood controls.
• Heavy rains caused rapid silting of the irrigation channels.