Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Alluvial
Definitions for: Alluvial
[adj] of or relating to alluvium
Webster (1913) Definition: Al*lu"vi*al, a. [Cf. F. alluvial. See Alluvion.]
Pertaining to, contained in, or composed of, alluvium;
relating to the deposits made by flowing water; washed away
from one place and deposited in another; as, alluvial soil,
mud, accumulations, deposits.
Al*lu"vi*al, n.
Alluvial soil; specif., in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial
soil.