eluviation

(ē lo̵̅o̅′vē ās̸hən, i-)

noun

the movement of various dissolved or suspended chemicals, minerals, etc. downward through the soil due to the movement of ground water

Origin: see eluvium & -ation

See eluviation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The lateral or downward movement of dissolved or suspended material within soil when rainfall exceeds evaporation.

Origin:

Origin: eluvi(um)

Origin: + -ation

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