Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Alluvion

👉 Alluvion (n.)<0x0A>1. A sedimentary rock containing a variety of minerals that has been weathered and polished by water, rivers or streams. It is often associated with water features such as rills, rivulets, and brooks. 2. A type of sediment formed when large bodies of water erode the bedrock beneath them.

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👉 Alluvions are deposits of sediments and silt produced by alluvial processes, such as landslides or floods. They can be formed either from the erosion of rocks or from the transportation of materials across geographic features. The term 'alluvium' is used to describe a type of sedimentary rock found in river valleys and wetlands.

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