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alluvion

alluvion

9.9
Gradual addition of land to a shore when water carries and drops soil
  • noun
  • /əˈluːviən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aluvión
  • The coastline expanded due to the gradual process of alluvion.

Examples

  • The river's alluvion created new land over the years.

  • Many islands are formed by alluvion from nearby rivers.

  • Disputes can arise when alluvion changes property boundaries over time.

  • The sudden alluvion created fertile land along the riverbank.

  • The coastline expanded significantly due to the process of alluvion depositing sand and sediment over time.

  • The gradual buildup of alluvion along the riverbank transformed the landscape into fertile farmland.

  • As the riverbanks shifted, the slow movement of alluvion altered property lines, leading to disputes among landowners.

Synonyms

alluviation
vsalluvion
  • Specialized
9.9

A build-up of sand and gravel by flowing water in one place

focuses on gradual creation of new land along shores and banks

Surface Forms

alluvion singular
alluvions plural

Etymology

Alluvion comes from a Latin word that meant 'to wash toward', from the parts ad- 'to' and luere 'to wash'. So imagine water slowly washing soil onto the shore, and that image helps explain why alluvion can mean the gradual addition of land.