Hydrological Processes

noun A deposit of sand, mud, etc., formed by flowing water

• The alluvium in the river valley is evidence of past flooding.
• The alluvium along the riverbank makes for good fishing spots.
• I found some cool rocks in the alluvium by the creek.
• Her mind was like alluvium, constantly shifting and changing.

noun a process in which acid is used to stimulate the production of oil and gas from a well

• The process of acidization involves injecting acid into the well to dissolve minerals and improve the flow of oil or gas.
• After acidization, the well should see an increase in production due to improved permeability.
• They're planning to do some acidization on the well to boost its output.
• In a way, acidization is like giving the well a much-needed cleanse to remove any blockages.