desilting

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of removing silt or fine sediment from the bottom of a body of water, typically using dredgers or similar machinery.

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Variants

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desalt , desalted , desalter , desalters , desalting , desalts

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Etymology

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The term 'desilting' is derived from the English words 'desil' meaning 'to remove silt' and the suffix 'ing' which denotes a continuous or ongoing action.

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Trivia

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1. Desilting is an essential process for maintaining the water quality of reservoirs, lakes, and rivers used for drinking water.

2. The first recorded use of dredging for desilting dates back to ancient Rome.

3. Desilting can also be used to improve the navigability of waterways by removing silt buildup.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dredging: A method used in desilting that involves the removal of sediment from the bottom of a body of water using machinery such as dredgers.

2. Siltation: The process of sediment accumulation in a body of water, leading to the formation of silt or fine sediment.

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Culture

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Desilting is an important process in maintaining the health and productivity of bodies of water, particularly in industrialized areas where high levels of silt can accumulate and negatively impact aquatic ecosystems.

How to Memorize "desilting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large machine, like a crane, scooping up and removing silt from the bottom of a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desilting' with the idea of cleaning and maintaining bodies of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'desilting' is like 'detoxifying' a body of water by removing unwanted silt.

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