alluvial
A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a riverA deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
» Rich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gem-quality diamonds.
Значение
значений: 2(исчисляемое)A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
(исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.
Примеры
предложений: 2Rich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gem-quality diamonds.
Immediately after the inundation is imbibed, the Beduins sow the seed upon the alluvial mud, without any previous preparation whatever.
Происхождение
From Latin alluvius (“alluvial”), from alluviō (“an overflowing, inundation”), from alluōFrom Latin alluvius (“alluvial”), from alluviō (“an overflowing, inundation”), from alluō (“wash against”). By surface analysis, alluvium + -ial.
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Формы
мн. число: alluvialsОднокоренные
связанных слов: 2Уроки к слову
уроков: 1- A1Исчисляемые и неисчисляемые существительные — Потому что оно может быть неисчисляемым