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aluviune (sediment)
Definition

A mixture of clay and/or silt with water to form a plastic mass with a particle size preponderantly below 0.06 mm diameter. It is deposited in low-energy environments in lakes, estuaries and lagoons. It may also be deposited in deep-sea environments.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5417