alluvial

alluvial; relating to deposits by rivers.

Word details

German meaning
Ablagerungen, die durch fließendes Wasser transportiert wurden.
English meaning
alluvial
Synonym
Schwemmland-, angeschwemmt
German example
Der Boden in diesem Gebiet ist alluvial.
English example
The soil in this area is alluvial.

Example sentences with “alluvial”

  1. Der Boden besteht aus alluvialem Sediment. (The soil consists of alluvial sediment.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'alluvial' commonly used in German?

It is a technical term used primarily in geography and geology. Most Germans would use 'angeschwemmt'.