Alluvial

English

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA: /əˈluː.vi.əl/

Adjective

Alluvial (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

Synonyms

• fluvial

Derived terms

• alluvial fan
• alluvially
• alluvial plain

Noun

Alluvial (plural Alluvials)

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