alfisol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈælfɪsɒl/
Etymology
From translingual Al (chemical symbol for aluminum) + Fe (chemical symbol for iron) + -sol.
Meanings
- (qualifier:soil science) An abundant soil order in the USDA soil taxonomy, with a clay-enriched subsoil and relatively high native fertility, widely used both in agriculture and forestry.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alfisols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
aqualf · cryalf · xeralf · udalf · ustalf
Hyponyms
Translations (6)
pt alfissolo (soil with a clay-enriched subsoil and high native fertility) · cmn 淋育土 (soil with a clay-enriched subsoil and high native fertility) · cmn 淋溶土 (soil with a clay-enriched subsoil and high native fertility) · cmn 聚鋁鐵土 /聚铝铁土 (soil with a clay-enriched subsoil and high native fertility) · pt alfisol (soil with a clay-enriched subsoil and high native fertility) · fi savimaannos (soil with a clay-enriched subsoil and high native fertility)