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alluvion

noun

/əˈluːviən/

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

sediment, deposit, accumulation, flood, inundation

erosion, drought

river alluvion, natural alluvion, fertile alluvion, alluvion effect

something of little importance or value; a small amount

a false perception of objects or events, usually caused by mental illness or drugs

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print