alluvion

English

Etymology

Latin alluvio

Noun

alluvion (countable and uncountable, plural alluvions)

  1. (law) The increase in the area of land due to the deposition of sediment (alluvium) by a river.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ly.vjɔ̃/
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Noun

alluvion f (plural alluvions)

  1. (geology, especially in plural) alluvial deposits

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