alluviation
alluviation · alluviations
The deposition of alluvium by a riverThe deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.
More definitions
- the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
Translations
3 languagesForms
plural: alluviations| Singular | alluviation |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating:depositsedimentation
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable