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Colluvium
Translation of "colluvium" into Russian
colluvium
Noun
colluvium
colluviums pl
colluvia pl
The geologist studied the colluvium at the base of the hill.
Геолог изучал коллювий у подножия холма.
Definitions
colluvium
Noun
Loose, unconsolidated sediment that has been deposited at the base of a slope or cliff, typically as a result of gravity-driven processes such as landslides or soil creep.
The geologist studied the colluvium at the base of the hill to understand the area's erosion patterns.
The material making up such a deposit; colluvial debris.
Samples of the colluvium were taken to analyse the mineral composition of the slope-derived debris.