podzol

British

/ ˈpɒdzɒl, ˈpɒdsɒl /

noun

a type of soil characteristic of coniferous forest regions having a greyish-white colour in its upper leached layers

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podzol Scientific

/ pŏd′zôl′ /

Soil that is characterized by an upper dark organic zone overlying a white to gray zone formed by leaching, overlying a reddish-orange zone formed by the deposition of iron oxide, alumina, and organic matter. Podzols form in coniferous areas or under heath in cool, humid climates.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

podzolic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of podzol

C20: from Russian: ash ground, from pod ground + zola ashes

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