eluviation

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(e-lu-vi-a-tion) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the process of washing out or leaching of soluble substances from soil or sediment by percolating water.

Example Sentence

Eluviation can lead to the loss of essential nutrients from the soil, affecting plant growth.

More Example Sentences

The gardener was concerned about eluviation removing vital minerals from the topsoil.

Synonyms

leaching; washing; removal

Antonyms

accumulation; deposition; retention

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