adjective
- relating to or consisting of loess, a fine-grained sedimentary deposit formed by wind
Usage: geological
Examples
- The loessial soils of the Midwest are highly fertile for agriculture.
- Geologists studied the loessial deposits to understand ancient wind patterns.
- The loessial bluffs along the river show distinct layers of sediment.
- Farmers prize loessial terrain for its excellent drainage properties.
- The loessial formation dates back to the last ice age.
- Construction crews encountered loessial material while excavating the foundation.