C2 adjective #34,997 most common

alluvial

UK /əˈluː.vi.əl/ | US /əˈluː.vi.əl/

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

alluvial in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
  • (noun) Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.
  • (adjective) Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
  2. 2
    noun Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.
  3. 3
    adjective Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

Synonyms

fluvial
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