laterizing
/ˈleɪtəraɪzɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of laterize: the process of converting into laterite.
- Scientists are studying the laterizing effect of tropical weather on different types of rock.
- The slow laterizing of the iron deposits created a rich red soil over time.
- The laterizing of the hillside made it unsuitable for farming.
adjective
- Relating to or causing the formation of laterite.
- The laterizing action of the rain left a reddish stain on the rocks.
- Laterizing conditions are common in tropical climates with alternating wet and dry seasons.
- The laterizing process in this region is accelerated by the high humidity.