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eluvium

noun
elu·​vi·​um
plural -s

Definition of eluvium

1 : rock debris produced by the weathering and disintegration of rock in situ — compare alluvium
2 : fine soil or sand deposited by wind (as in dunes)

History and Etymology for eluvium

New Latin, from Latin eluere to wash out, after such pairs as Latin alluere to wash against: Late Latin alluvium

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