Meaning Aeolian
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Aeolian


Geomorphic process involving wind. Alternative spelling eolian.
Source: physicalgeography.net

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Pertaining to the environment of deposition of sediments by wind, such as the sand dunes in a desert. Because fine-grained sediments such as clays are removed easily from wind-blown deposits, eolian s [..]
Source: glossary.oilfield.slb.com

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c. 1600, "of the wind," from Latin Æolus "god of the winds," from Greek Aiolos, from aiolos "quickly moving." Æolian harp first recorded 1791. The ancient district of Aio [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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(Also spelled eolian.) Pertaining to the action or the effect of the wind, as in aeolian sounds or aeolian deposits (of dust); derived from the name of the Greek god of the winds, Aeolus, whose harp w [..]
Source: glossary.ametsoc.org

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lit. 'of the wind' Refers to transportation, erosion and deposition by wind action.
Source: itseducation.asia

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Named after Aeolus, Greek god of wind, an effect of the wind that transports and deposits sediment or particles.
Source: canadiangeographic.com

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(n) a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks(n) the ancient Greek inhabitants of Aeolia(adj) of or pertaining to Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds; relating to or caused [..]
Source: beedictionary.com

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Aeolian


Soil transported from one area to another by wind.
Source: pursuetheoutdoors.com

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Sediments deposited by the action of wind.
Source: talismanmining.com.au (offline)

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Deposited by action of wind.
Source: newarchaeology.com

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Pertaining to the action or effect of the wind. Derived from the name of the Greek god of the winds, Aeolus.
Source: novalynx.com (offline)

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Aeolian


Relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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