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alluvial

The correct spelling is alluvial.

How to pronounce alluvial

/əˈluː.vi.əl/
noun

IPA: /əˈluː.vi.əl/

Say it like: All-uvia-l

The correct spelling is alluvial. A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
  2. 2.Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

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