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alluvial

/əˈluːviəl/

alluvialnoun

alluvials

/əˈluː.vi.əl/

/əˈlu.vi.əl/

Translations

The river deposited a layer of alluvial soil.

Река отложила слой аллювия.

Definitions

A deposit of sand, mud, silt, or gravel formed by flowing water, typically in a riverbed, floodplain, or delta.

Gold miners panned the alluvials along the river for nuggets.

alluvialadjective

more alluvial

Comp.

most alluvial

Super.

/əˈluːviəl/

Translations

The alluvial soil in the river delta is very fertile.

Аллювиальная почва в дельте реки очень плодородна.

Definitions

Relating to or derived from alluvium, which is sediment deposited by flowing water, especially in a riverbed, floodplain, or delta.

The alluvial soil in the valley is ideal for growing crops due to its rich mineral content.

Synonyms

alluvialsnoun

alluvial

alluvials

Translations

The river deposited alluvials along its banks.

Река отложила аллювий вдоль своих берегов.

Definitions

Sediments deposited by flowing water, typically in a riverbed, floodplain, or delta, consisting of silt, sand, clay, and gravel.

The fertile alluvials in the river valley made it an ideal location for agriculture.

Synonyms