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flash flood
nounmasculinetechnicalrare/ɐluˈvjɐ̃w̃/a·lu·vi·ão
Definitions
21
A sudden and severe flood.
Usage examples
“The mountain village was hit by a devastating flash flood.”
“Heavy rains can trigger flash floods in arid regions.”
Common combinations
devastating flash floodsudden flash floodrisk of flash flood
2
A deposit of clay, silt, sand, and gravel left by flowing streams.
Usage examples
“The valley floor is composed of fertile alluvium.”
“Gold panning is done in the alluvium of the river.”
Common combinations
river alluviumfertile alluviumalluvium deposit