Upsilting
Translation of "upsilting" into Russian
upsilting
NounUK
/ʌpˈsɪltɪŋ/
US
/ʌpˈsɪltɪŋ/
upsilting
upsiltings pl
The upsilting of the river has reduced its navigability.
Засорение реки уменьшило её судоходность.
Definitions
upsilting
NounUK
/ʌpˈsɪltɪŋ/
US
/ʌpˈsɪltɪŋ/
The process or result of sediment or silt accumulating in a body of water, such as a river, lake, or reservoir, often leading to a reduction in water depth and capacity.
The upsilting of the reservoir has significantly reduced its water storage capacity over the years.
An instance or episode of silt accumulation in a water body.
The 1995 upsilting was caused by heavy upstream deforestation.
upsilting
Pres. ParticipleUK
/ʌpˈsɪltɪŋ/
US
/ʌpˈsɪltɪŋ/
Undergoing or causing the accumulation of silt.
The upsilting channel has become too shallow for navigation.