"solifluction" meaning in All languages combined

See solifluction on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: solifluctions [plural]
Etymology: From Latin solum (“soil”) + -i- + fluctiō (“act of flowing”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|solum|t=soil}} Latin solum (“soil”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} solifluction (countable and uncountable, plural solifluctions)
  1. (geology) Soil creep caused by waterlogged soil slowly moving downhill on top of an impermeable layer. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: solifluxion Related terms: gelifluction, slud
    Sense id: en-solifluction-en-noun-Ev6tJLuz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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