Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Alluvions.
Alluvions - as a noun
Gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment
The rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
Example: "Plains fertilized by annual inundations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delugefloodinundationHypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alluvial depositalluvial sedimentalluviumHypernyms (Closely Related)
depositsedimentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The river deposit was full of alluvions."
"The alluvions on the riverbanks provided fertile soil for farming."
"Geologists study the composition of alluvions to understand the history of an area."
"The excavation revealed ancient alluvions dating back thousands of years."
"Mining companies often extract valuable minerals from alluvions."
Word Game Points
Is ALLUVIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alluvions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLUVIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ALLUVIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alluvions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLUVIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ALLUVIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alluvions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLUVIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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