1. undergoing or causing the process of laterite formation, in which rock or soil is chemically weathered to produce laterite (a reddish residual material rich in iron and aluminum oxides)
Usage: geology; soil science; present participle of laterize

Examples

• The tropical soils are laterizing rapidly due to intense weathering and high rainfall.
• In warm, humid climates, rocks rich in silicates undergo laterizing processes.
• The laterizing bedrock has created a thick layer of iron-rich soil suitable for bauxite mining.
• Geologists study laterizing zones to understand mineral deposits in tropical regions.