different between exuvium vs eluvium

exuvium

English

Noun

exuvium (uncountable)

  1. Misspelling of exuvia.

Usage notes

  • This error stems from the misconception that exuvia is a plural (as stadia, from stadium).

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eluvium

English

Noun

eluvium (plural eluviums or eluvia)

  1. (geology) Residual deposits of soil, dust and rock particles produced by the action of the wind

Related terms

  • eluvial

Translations

References

  • The American Heritage® Dictionary

eluvium From the web:

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