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pedalfer

American  
[pi-dal-fer] / pɪˈdæl fər /

noun

  1. a soil rich in alumina and iron, with few or no carbonates.

pedalfer British  
/ pɪˈdælfə /

noun

  1. a type of zonal soil deficient in lime but containing deposits of aluminium and iron, found in wet areas, esp those with high temperatures Compare pedocal

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pedalfer Scientific  
/ pĭ-dăl′fər /

  1. Soil that is characterized by an abundance of aluminum and iron oxides. Pedalfers are common in humid regions and are deposited in the B horizon of ABC soils, through leaching.

Etymology

Origin of pedalfer

1925–30; ped- 3 + Latin al ( ūmen ) alum 1 + fer ( rum ) iron

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