illuviate

il·lu·vi·ate

 (ĭ-lo͞o′vē-āt′)

intr.v. il·lu·vi·at·ed, il·lu·vi·at·ing, il·lu·vi·ates

To undergo illuviation.

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[Back-formation from illuviation.]

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illuviate

(ɪˈluːvɪˌeɪt)

vb

to deposit illuvium

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il•lu•vi•ate

(ɪˈlu viˌeɪt)

v.i. -at•ed, -at•ing.

to undergo or produce illuviation.

[1925–30; illuvi(al) + -ate¹]

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