alluvial
Pertaining to the soil deposited by a streamPertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.
» Rich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gem-quality diamonds.
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1 senses(not comparable)Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.
alluvial, angeschwemmt, abgelagert
наносно́йnanosnój, аллювиа́льныйalljuviálʹnyj
- of or relating to alluvium
Examples
2 sentencesRich 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.
Translations
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Origin
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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