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alluvium

/ˈæljʊviəm/ noun · British & US
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What does alluvium mean?

noun

Material deposited by a river, consisting of sand, silt, and clay. A deposit of sediment carried by a river and deposited at its mouth or elsewhere.

Example

"The alluvium in the delta region made the land fertile and suitable for agriculture."

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