sieve deposition

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sieve deposition [′siv ‚dep·ə‚zish·ən]

(geology)

The formation of coarse-grained lobate masses on an alluvial fan whose material is sufficiently coarse and permeable to permit complete infiltration of water before it reaches the toe of the fan.

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