Alluvial

Alluvial (əˈlo͞ovēəl)

Alluvial is an adjective that describes something related to or derived from alluvium, a deposit of clay, silt, sand, and gravel left by flowing streams in a river valley or delta.

Etymology

The term "alluvial" comes from the Latin word "alluvius," which means "washed against." This is a fitting description, as alluvial materials are often washed against riverbanks and other areas by the movement of water.

Related Terms

• Alluvium: A deposit of clay, silt, sand, and gravel left by flowing streams in a river valley or delta. Alluvial is derived from alluvium.
• Fluvial: Pertaining to rivers; growing or living in a river or stream.
• Sediment: Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid. In the context of alluvial, it refers to the particles that make up alluvium.
• Delta: A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake. Alluvial materials are often found in deltas.
• River Valley: The fertile land surrounding a river. Alluvial materials are often found in river valleys.

See Also

• Geology
• Hydrology
• Sedimentology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Alluvial
• Wikipedia's article - Alluvial

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