pedalfer
/pəˈdælfər/
noun
- A type of soil that forms in humid climates, rich in aluminum and iron oxides and low in calcium.
- The reddish color of pedalfer comes from its high iron content.
- Pedalfer soils are common in the southeastern United States.
- Farmers in this region must add lime to pedalfer soil to grow certain crops.
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