alluvials
/əˈluːviəlz/
noun
- Deposits of sand, mud, or gravel left by flowing water, especially in riverbeds or floodplains.
- Miners sifted through the alluvials hoping to find gold nuggets.
- The construction crew dug into the alluvials to lay the foundation.
- Ancient alluvials contain fossils of plants and animals from thousands of years ago.
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