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loess

noun

Definition of loess

as in alluvium

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Recent Examples of loess Officials said the feature continued downward into the loess beneath the prehistoric site. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Many fatalities were linked to the collapse of yaodongs—homes carved into loess hillsides. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 When blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 When the tunnel was first dug, the ice held the loess in place. — Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for loess

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Noun

What used to be open water was heading towards alluvium, and oblivion.

— Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
At some point, alluvium buried the entire tusk, possibly from major storm flooding.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024

Definition of alluvium

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Fishing boats were stranded ashore, infrastructure was damaged and homes were surrounded by sediment left by receding waters.

— Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Initially, Republican officials in several rural Maryland jurisdictions, under the banner of the Clean Chesapeake Coalition, challenged the deal, as they had long been aggrieved by sediment overflow events from the at-capacity dam in Cecil County.

— Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sediment

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As the waters receded in some areas, many families returned to homes buried under thick layers of silt, adding to the challenges of recovery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of silt

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Freshman Ben Smith became the first NCAA outdoor champion for Oregon in the shot put since Dean Crouser (1982) with a marl of 69-0 1/2.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Its striking blue-green hues and clarity—allowing visibility of 20 to 30 feet—are due to minimal organic runoff and calcium-rich marl sediment from its glacial origins.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026

Definition of marl

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At this unassuming spot in Jardim Botânico, Sudbrack skillfully uses a traditional clay oven to draw remarkable flavors from the simplest of seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients.

— Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Locations included the port city of Essaouira and Aït Benhaddou, known for its earthen clay fortresses, in Morocco, Sicily’s Favignana and Castello di Santa Caterina, and Nestor’s Cave in Greece for the Cyclops sequence.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of clay

Noun

Designed by Saly Karavan, the Sunrise Tiny House is based on a double-axle trailer and finished in wood, with a shingle roof and a traditional cottagey design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Innovations like the Owens Corning SureNail system are designed to improve shingle attachment with better wind resistance, reflecting a growing focus on resilient roofing materials that protect your home.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

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