alfisol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abundant soil order in the USDA soil taxonomy, with a clay-enriched subsoil and relatively high native fertility, widely used both in agriculture and forestry.

Pronunciation

/ˈælfɪsɒl/

Word forms

alfisol alfisols

Etymology

From translingual Al (chemical symbol for aluminum) + Fe (chemical symbol for iron) + -sol.

Derived words

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