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illuviation

English

Etymology

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Noun

illuviation (plural illuviations)

  1. (geology) The accumulation of suspended material and soluble compounds leached from an overlying stratum

Related terms

  • illuviate
  • illuvium

See also

  • alluviation
  • eluviation

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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

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