Illuviation vs. Alluviation

Illuviation vs. Alluviation — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Illuviation and Alluviation

Illuviationnoun

The deposition in an underlying soil layer of colloids, soluble salts, and mineral particles leached out of an overlying soil layer.

Alluviationnoun

The deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.

Illuviationnoun

(geology) The accumulation of suspended material and soluble compounds leached from an overlying stratum

Alluviationnoun

the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

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