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eluvium

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e·lu·vi·um  (-lv-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·luvi·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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