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pedalfer
[ pi-dal-fer ]
noun
- a soil rich in alumina and iron, with few or no carbonates.
pedalfer
/ pĭ-dăl′fər /
- 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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pedalfer1
C20: pedo- ² + alum + -fer, from Latin ferrum iron
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