Alluviation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alluviation is a noun meaning The deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.
Meaning
The deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.
Word Forms
- alluviations
Synonyms for alluviation
Depending on context, synonyms include deposit, sedimentation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deposit, sedimentation, alluvion, accretion, atterration, deposition.
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