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单词 aeolian
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Definition of aeolian in English:

aeolian

(US eolian)
adjectiveiːˈəʊlɪənēˈōlēən
Geology
  • Relating to or arising from the action of the wind.

    〔主地质〕(与)风成(有关)的

    fluvial and aeolian sediments
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The term also acknowledges the predominant aeolian dune component of the coastal barriers.
    • Quartz grains are angular, suggestive of eolian origin.
    • The shallow soils are derived from fluvial gravel overlain by multiple ash deposits and aeolian dust.
    • The regionally immense deposits of rich loess soils, for example in the Midwest, are also of aeolian origin.
    • Where cored the Auk Formation is easily identified because of the preservation of aeolian dune facies.

Origin

Early 17th century: from the name Aeolus + -ian.

Definition of aeolian in US English:

aeolian

(also eolian)
adjectiveēˈōlēən
Geology
  • Relating to or arising from the action of the wind.

    〔主地质〕(与)风成(有关)的

    fluvial and aeolian sediments
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The shallow soils are derived from fluvial gravel overlain by multiple ash deposits and aeolian dust.
    • Quartz grains are angular, suggestive of eolian origin.
    • Where cored the Auk Formation is easily identified because of the preservation of aeolian dune facies.
    • The term also acknowledges the predominant aeolian dune component of the coastal barriers.
    • The regionally immense deposits of rich loess soils, for example in the Midwest, are also of aeolian origin.

Origin

Early 17th century: from the name Aeolus + -ian.

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