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alluvial

adjectivetechnicaluncommon/ɐluˈvjal/a·lu·vi·al

Definition

1

Relating to or derived from alluvium; deposited by flowing water.

Usage examples

The valley contains rich alluvial soil.
Alluvial gold deposits were found in the river.

Common combinations

alluvial plainalluvial depositalluvial soilalluvial fan