chernozemic
/ˌtʃɜrnəˈzɛmɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or having the properties of chernozem (rich, black soil).
- Chernozemic soils are known for their high organic matter and dark color.
- This chernozemic farmland produces excellent crops without much irrigation.
- The chernozemic layer of earth can be several feet deep in some areas.