lateritic

/ˌlætəˈrɪtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing laterite, a reddish tropical soil or rock.
    • Farmers struggle to grow crops in lateritic terrain because it drains quickly.
    • The lateritic deposits are mined for their aluminum content.
    • The lateritic soil in this region is rich in iron.
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