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pedalfer
[pi-dal-fer]
noun
a soil rich in alumina and iron, with few or no carbonates.
pedalfer
/ ɪˈæə /
noun
a type of zonal soil deficient in lime but containing deposits of aluminium and iron, found in wet areas, esp those with high temperatures Compare pedocal
pedalfer
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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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pedalfer1
C20: pedo- ² + alum + -fer, from Latin ferrum iron
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