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Colluvial

Colluvial, an adjective, refers to a type of deposit that is derived from the gradual accumulation of loose rock fragments and soil at the base of slopes or hillsides due to gravity.

Senses:

1. An adjective describing a geological formation resulting from the deposition of debris at the foot of a slope or hillside.
2. Related to or characteristic of colluvium, the loose material comprising a colluvial deposit.

Examples:

1. The colluvial soil at the base of the hill provided excellent conditions for the growth of certain plants adapted to this type of habitat.

2. The construction of the building on the colluvial deposit required careful consideration of the stability of the foundation.

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• Colluvial Geology
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