laterite

Meanings

• noun

  A type of soil or rock formed from weathered aluminium silicate minerals, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

• noun

  Lateritic soil, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, used for making bricks and concrete.

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Synonyms

murram

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Variants

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laterite , laterites , lateritic

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Etymology

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From Latin later, meaning 'brick, tile'. Laterite refers to the lateritic soil or the bricks made from it.

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Trivia

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1. Laterite is often red or brown in color due to the presence of iron oxide.

2. Laterite is used as a base for roads in tropical regions due to its excellent drainage properties.

3. The Great Wall of China is not made of laterite, despite the common misconception.

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1. Lateritic soil: Soil type rich in iron and aluminium oxides, formed through intense leaching and weathering in tropical environments.

2. Laterization: Geological process resulting in the formation of lateritic soils and rocks.

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Culture

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Laterite has been extensively used in architecture and construction in tropical regions due to its durability and strength. It is particularly famous for its use in the construction of the Great Zimbabwe ruins in Africa.

How to Memorize "laterite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brick or tile made from lateritic soil. Visualize the process of extracting this soil and shaping it into a brick or tile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate laterite with tropical regions and strong, durable construction materials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase: 'Laterite, the later soil, used for making later structures, like later Zimbabwe's towering walls'.

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