Definition
pedocalic
adjective
- of or relating to a soil rich in calcium carbonate, typically formed in arid or semi-arid climates
Usage: technical; soil science
Examples
- The pedocalic soils of the desert region contain high concentrations of lime.
- Farmers in pedocalic areas must manage soil pH carefully when growing acid-loving crops.
- Pedocalic soil formation is characteristic of dry climates with low rainfall.
- The geologist identified the layer as pedocalic based on its white carbonate deposits.