Fluviation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluviation is a noun meaning (geology) Deposition of silt etc. by the action of a river or stream.
Meaning
(geology) Deposition of silt etc. by the action of a river or stream.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Preparation of flax by soaking it in a stream.
Example Sentences
This was the first preparation of Flax, and before fluviation or rotting.
Word Forms
- fluviations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diluviation, illuviation, eluviation, flowdown, siltation, pluviation.
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