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histosol

American  
[his-tuh-sawl, -sol] / ˈhɪs təˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /

noun

  1. a worldwide soil type rich in organic matter, as peat, especially prevalent in wet, poorly drained areas.

Etymology

Origin of histosol

First recorded in 1970–75; histo- + -sol

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