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Vocabulary Entry
alluvium
|noun
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noun
A deposit of sediment formed by the action of flowing water, typically found in riverbeds, floodplains, and deltas.
Example Sentences
"The farmer's field was enriched with alluvium after the recent floods."
"Alluvium is often fertile, making it ideal for agriculture."
"Geologists study alluvium to understand past river patterns."