illuvial

adjective

il·​lu·​vial

(ˈ)i¦lüvēəl,

-vyəl also (ˈ)il¦yü-

: of, relating to, or marked by illuviation or illuviated materials or areas

illuvial soil

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + -luvial (as in alluvial)

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