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 (-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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