deltaic

/dɛltɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a delta, especially in geology.

“The deltaic deposits were formed by sediment carried by a river into a slow-moving body of water.”

2. noun

a delta (a landform that forms at the mouth of a river).

“The deltaic plain was once a major breeding ground for migratory birds.”

Synonyms

  • alluvial
  • lacustrine

Antonyms

  • arid
  • barren