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alluvial

 

[ ษ™หˆluหviษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geological context

Alluvial refers to soils or deposits that have been transported by flowing water, typically in a river or a stream. This process of sediment deposition leads to the creation of fertile land that is often ideal for agriculture. Alluvial deposits are usually composed of various sizes of particles, such as silt, clay, sand, and gravel. These deposits are essential for the formation of riverbanks and floodplains and play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

Synonyms

deltaic, fluvial, riverine

Examples of usage

  • Alluvial plains are rich in nutrients.
  • Farmers often choose alluvial soil for cultivation.
  • The alluvial deposit was found near the riverbank.

Translations

Translations of the word "alluvial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aluvial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเฅเคตเคฟเคฏเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช alluvial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aluvial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŽะฒั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aluwialny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดช็ฉๅฑคใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alluvial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aluvial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alรผvyal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉ์ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aluvialnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aluvionรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฒ็งฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aluvialni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aurkefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะปัŽะฒะธะนะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ•แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ allรผvial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aluvial

Word origin

The term 'alluvial' originates from the Latin word 'alluvius,' which means 'to wash against'. This relates to the process of sediment being washed away by water and then deposited to form new layers of soil or earth. The word was integrated into English usage around the early 19th century, aligning with the rise of geological studies and agricultural practices that recognized the importance of water flow in shaping landscapes. Historically, many civilizations have gravitated toward alluvial areas due to the rich soils left behind by rivers, which provided a sustainable source of food and resources. As such, the understanding of alluvial deposits has evolved, linking geology, ecology, and agriculture over centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,903, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.