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alluvial (adjective) (not comparable)
Pertaining to sediment deposited by flowing water: In his geography book, Mark read about the alluvial cones,alluvial plains, and alluvial fans, which are deposited gravel and associated sediments,
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A result of stream deposits accumulating where stream channels emerge from the base of mountains and channel gradients (slopes or inclines) level out: Alluvial fans can consist of silt, gravel, sand, and boulders.
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