solonets
/ˈsɑlənɛts/
noun
- A type of soil that contains a high amount of sodium, often hard and alkaline, found in dry regions.
- Gardeners often add gypsum to solonets to improve its texture for planting.
- The solonets in the field had a crusty surface from the sodium buildup.
- Solonets is difficult to farm because it becomes hard when dry and sticky when wet.