Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alluvia

Noun

/əˈluːviə/

Definition

Silt, sediment, or soil that has been deposited by flowing water, especially in floodplains and riverbeds.

Examples

The alluvia deposited by the river enriched the surrounding farmland.
After the heavy rains, a layer of alluvia covered the previously dry area.
Geologists study the alluvia to understand the history of an area’s climate and geological changes.

Meaning

Alluvia refers to the particles or mineral-rich soil that are carried and deposited by water, typically found in valleys, river deltas, or alongside rivers after floods.