alluviation
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alluviation
(ə′lüv·ē′ā·shən)
(geology) The deposition of sediment by a river.
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IN BRIEF: n. - The phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating.
Alluviation is not confined to the major valleys but also characterizes most of the tributary valleys in which lakes existed during either Illinoian or Wisconsin times.
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