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ALLUVIATION

Definition:

Alluviation refers to the process of the deposition or accumulation of sediments, typically brought by running water, as the result of erosion. It is a geological phenomenon that can occur in rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Sample Sentences:

1. The alluviation of sand and rocks along the riverbank created a fertile soil for the nearby crops.
2. The alluviation process in this area is responsible for the formation of vast deltas.
3. Over time, the continuous alluviation transformed the riverbed into a broader and shallower channel.

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