alluvial deposit
alluvial deposit · alluvial deposits
Synonym of alluviumSynonym of alluvium
» Rich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gem-quality diamonds.
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1 sensesSynonym of alluvium
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- clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down
Examples
1 sentencesRich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gem-quality diamonds.
Forms
plural: alluvial deposits| Singular | alluvial deposit |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsSee also
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