illuvivia

/ɪˌlʊvɪˈvɪə, -vɪˈvɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

In geology, a type of erosion where soil and rock are removed by water flowing from a high area to a lower area.

“The geologist studied the illuvivia that had formed in the valley over thousands of years.”

Synonyms

  • illuviation
  • infiltration

Antonyms

  • accretion
  • deposition