Translation of "silt" into Greek

λάσπη, πρόσχωμα, ιλύς are the top translations of "silt" into Greek.

silt verb noun grammar

Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water. [..]

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  • λάσπη

    noun feminine

    The fine mineral material formed from the erosion of rock fragments and deposited by rivers and lakes. Its particles are the intermediate form between sand and clay. The particles can range in size from 0.01-0.05 mm in diameter.

    The pollen and silt both show traces of complex chemicals.

    Η γύρη και η λάσπη έδειξαν ίχνη χημικών.

  • πρόσχωμα

    noun

  • ιλύς

    The fine mineral material formed from the erosion of rock fragments and deposited by rivers and lakes. Its particles are the intermediate form between sand and clay. The particles can range in size from 0.01-0.05 mm in diameter.

    The silt contained sand and also clay particles.

    Η ιλύς είχε εμπλουτιστεί από ιζήματα άμμου, αλλά κυρίως από σωματίδια αργίλου.

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    • Fine-grained sediment (specific grain size between sand and clay), with a floury texture when dry and a slippery/creamy feel when wet.
    • Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water ... προσχωμα, λασπη
    • βόρβορος
    • βούκος
    • βούρκος

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Phrases similar to "silt" with translations into Greek

  • silting up
    συσσώρευση ιλύος (σε ταμιευτήρα)
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