alluvia

/ˌæljuːˈviːə/

Definitions

1. noun

loose sediment or gravel deposited by a river, especially at its mouth

“The alluvia from the nearby river had created a fertile delta.”

2. noun

a deposit of loose sediment, especially gravel, sand, or clay, formed by natural forces such as water or wind

“The alluvia in the valley had been shaped by millions of years of erosion.”

Synonyms

  • debris
  • sediment

Antonyms

  • consolidate
  • solidify