alluviate

/əˈluːviːeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or get rid of something, especially sediment or silt, from a place

“The river alluviated the banks during the flood, causing significant damage to the surrounding area.”

2. verb

to make something easier or less difficult by removing obstacles or difficulties

“The new policy aims to alluviate the process of getting a loan for low-income families.”

3. noun

the act of removing or getting rid of something, especially sediment or silt, from a place

“The alluviation of the riverbed was a significant challenge for the construction project.”

Synonyms

  • depose
  • deposit
  • sediment

Antonyms

  • accumulate
  • concentrate