loess
IPA: ɫˈoʊʌs
noun
- (geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin
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Examples of "loess" in Sentences
- Some parts are covered by loess.
- On the mode of origin of the loess.
- The soil was a mix of sand and loess.
- Loess in the isconsin drift formation.
- Out of this a fertile Loess developed.
- The permeable loess was found to be cracked.
- Deposits of this windblown silt are known as loess.
- Mollusk shells are found in the Loess and beach deposits.
- Soil derived from eroded loess is sometimes also referred to as loess.
- The plain is mostly covered by loess, river sediment, loess clays and sands.
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