ClimateAugust 20, 2026
desilt
dee-SILT
Definition
To remove accumulated silt or sediment from a water channel, pipe, or drainage system.
Etymology
The word is a 19th-century English formation, combining the prefix 'de-' (meaning removal or reversal) with 'silt' (fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water).
In the news
The article discusses the need for the government to desilt drainage channels in Anantigha to prevent flooding caused by blockages and poor waste management.
C’River: Women seek action on pollution, erosion, livelihood losses
Read the full article ↗The Guardian Nigeria News