Silty (adjective)

Consisting of or containing silt.

Origin:

From silt + -y.

Examples:

1. The silt from the river deposited in the lake, making the water silty.
2. The soil in the area was silty and not well suited for growing crops.
3. The silt particles in the water made it cloudy and hard to see through.
4. Silty sediment can make rivers and lakes shallower over time.
5. Silty soil is often found in areas near rivers, which have a high water flow and can carry sediment.