ALLUVION - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment
Categories: Geological process, Geologic process
Synonyms
Deluge, Alluvial deposit, Alluvial sediment, Alluvium, Flood
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "alluvion" comes from Latin alluvio.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.