alluvion (Meaning)
alluvion (n)
gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down
alluvion (n.)
Wash or flow of water against the shore or bank.
An overflowing; an inundation; a flood.
Matter deposited by an inundation or the action of flowing water; alluvium.
An accession of land gradually washed to the shore or bank by the flowing of water. See Accretion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of alluvion
alluvion Sentence Examples
- The gradual accumulation of sediment along the riverbanks was a result of constant alluvion.
- Geologists conducted studies to analyze the composition of the soil layers formed through the process of alluvion.
- The flood event triggered a significant alluvion, depositing a layer of rich sediment in the low-lying areas.
- Farmers benefited from the alluvion, as it replenished the nutrient content of the soil in the floodplain.
- Environmentalists were concerned about the potential impact of human activities on the natural process of alluvion in the river ecosystem.
- The archaeological site revealed evidence of ancient civilizations through the layers of alluvion.
- The construction project near the river took precautions to prevent disruption to the natural course of alluvion.
- The urban planner considered the historical patterns of alluvion when designing infrastructure to minimize environmental impact.
- The ecologist studied the effects of climate change on the frequency and intensity of alluvion events in the region.
- Conservation efforts aimed to protect river habitats and maintain the integrity of alluvion processes crucial for biodiversity.
FAQs About the word alluvion
gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment, the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land, clay or
flood, torrent, river, stream, deluge, influx,inundation, tide, flood tide, Niagara
drought, drought, drouth, drouth, drip, drip, trickle,trickle, dribble,dribble
The gradual accumulation of sediment along the riverbanks was a result of constant alluvion.
Geologists conducted studies to analyze the composition of the soil layers formed through the process of alluvion.
The flood event triggered a significant alluvion, depositing a layer of rich sediment in the low-lying areas.
Farmers benefited from the alluvion, as it replenished the nutrient content of the soil in the floodplain.
