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.