siltlike

/ˈsɪltlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or consisting of silt; having a fine, loose, and soft texture, like silt.

“The siltlike soil made it difficult to build a stable foundation for the new house.”

2. noun

a substance resembling silt in texture and composition.

“The geologist collected siltlike samples from the riverbed to study the area’s geological history.”

Synonyms

  • loamy
  • silty

Antonyms

  • compact
  • rocky