anthrosol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soil that has been formed or heavily modified by long-term human activity, such as irrigation or disposal of organic waste.

Word forms

anthrosol anthrosols

Etymology

From anthro- + -sol.

Related words

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