What is another word for silt?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlt] (IPA) 
Silt refers to small particles of debris that are carried by the water and deposited on the land. Some common synonyms for silt include sediment, mud, dirt, and earth. Sediment refers to a mixture of sand, silt, and other particles that settle on the bottom of a body of water. Mud is a fine-grained, soft and wet deposit that is usually a mixture of water and soil. Dirt is the general term used for soils, such as loam, clay, and sandy soils. Earth is a more general term that refers to the soil or land as a whole. Other synonyms for silt include sludge, clay, and muck, depending on the consistency and composition of the deposited material.
