alluviums

[US]/əˈlʌvɪəmz/
[UK]/əˈluː.vi.əmz/

Translation

n.Deposits of sediment that have been transported by water and deposited in a new location.

Example Sentences

geologists studied the layers of alluvium to understand past climates.

the river deposited vast amounts of alluvium downstream.

the ancient city was built on a foundation of alluvium.

the floodwaters carried away topsoil, leaving behind a layer of alluvium.

the study of alluvium provides valuable insights into river systems and landscapes.

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