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noun, plural col·lu·vi·a 
[-vee-uh] , col·lu·vi·ums. Geology.
[-vee-uh] , col·lu·vi·ums. Geology. loose earth material that has accumulated at the base of a hill, through the action of gravity, as piles of talus, avalanche debris, and sheets of detritus moved by soil creep or frost action.
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Colluvium
is always a great word to know.
So is core. Does it mean:
| central portion of the earth believed to be composed mainly of iron and nickel in a molten state |
| capability of a porous rock or sediment to permit the flow of fluids through its pore spaces |
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colluvium (kə-l 'vē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Plural colluviums or colluvia A loose deposit of rock debris accumulated through the action of rainwash or gravity at the base of a gently sloping cliff or slope. |
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