eluvial

[ɪˈluːviəl]

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to soil or sediment washed or deposited by water

“The geologist studied the eluvial deposits in the river valley.”

2. noun

a deposit of soil or sediment formed by the action of water

“The geologist discovered a significant eluvial deposit near the stream.”

Synonyms

  • alluvial
  • sedimentary

Antonyms

  • colluvial