adjective
- relating to or characteristic of podzol, a type of acidic soil with distinct layers formed by leaching
Usage: soil science
Examples
- The podzolic soils of the northern forest were highly acidic.
- Scientists studied the podzolic profile to understand nutrient distribution.
- Podzolic horizons showed clear evidence of mineral leaching.
- The region’s podzolic characteristics made it unsuitable for certain crops.
- Researchers identified podzolic development in the coniferous woodland.