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Meaning of alluvial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alluvial

Pronunciation:/əˈluː.vi.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.

  2. Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.