alluvium

[US]/ə'l(j)uːvɪəm/
[UK]/ə'lʊvɪəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. deposit of sand, mud, etc. carried by flowing water

Example Sentences

The river deposited alluvium along its banks.

Farmers often use alluvium for agriculture.

Alluvium can contain a mixture of sand, silt, and clay.

Mining activities can disrupt alluvium deposits.

Alluvium plays a role in shaping river landscapes.

Geologists study the composition of alluvium to understand land formations.

Alluvium is often found in floodplains.

The alluvium layer can be several meters thick.

Construction projects may require the removal of alluvium.

Alluvium can provide fertile soil for agriculture.

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