pedocal
/ˈpɛdəˌkæl/
noun
- A type of soil that forms in dry climates and contains a layer of calcium carbonate (like chalk or lime) near the surface.
- Unlike forest soils, pedocal often has a white, chalky layer just below the topsoil.
- Farmers in the desert region tested the pedocal to see if it could support crops.
- The geologist explained that pedocal is common in arid areas with little rainfall.
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