Relating to or consisting of sediment deposited by flowing water, especially the fertile soil found in river valleys, deltas, and floodplains. These deposits create some of the world's most productive agricultural land.
From Latin 'alluvialis,' derived from 'alluvium' (material washed against). The adjective form developed in the 18th century as scientists began classifying different types of sedimentary deposits and their origins.
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