podzolize

/ˈpɑdzəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To turn into or become podzol soil through the process of podzolization.
    • Heavy rainfall can cause sandy soils to podzolize more quickly.
    • Scientists study how different tree species cause soil to podzolize.
    • Over centuries, the forest floor will podzolize under the acidic pine needles.
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