e·lu·vi·um ( -l  v - m)n. Residual deposits of soil, dust, and rock particles produced by the action of the wind. [New Latin luvium, from Latin luere, to wash out; see elute.]e·lu vi·al (-l) adj. |
eluvium [ɪˈluːvɪəm]
n pl -via [-vɪə]
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a mass of sand, silt, etc.: a product of the erosion of rocks that has remained in its place of origin
[New Latin, from Latin ēluere to wash out]
eluvial adj
| eluvium (-lv-m) 1. Residual deposits of soil, dust, and sand produced by the action of the wind. 2. Residual deposits of soil, dust, and rock particles produced by the in-situ decomposition and disintegration of rock. |
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