kəˈljuːviəl

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or consisting of colluvium, a deposit of soil, gravel, and small rocks that has been transported downslope by gravity and water.

“The geologists studied the colluvial deposits in the valley to understand the area’s geological history.”

2. noun

A deposit of soil, gravel, and small rocks that has been transported downslope by gravity and water.

“The colluvial fills the base of the river valley, creating a fertile plain for farming.”

3. adverb

In a way that is characterized by colluvium or colluvial deposits.

“The area was affected colluvially due to the heavy rainfall in the region.”