lateritic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of soil or sediment rich in iron oxides, formed from the weathering of ferrous minerals.

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Variants

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laterite , laterites , lateritic

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Etymology

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From Latin later, 'mud' or 'clay', due to its original composition.

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1. Lateritic soil is often used in the production of bricks and tiles due to its high iron content.

2. The red color of lateritic soil is due to the presence of iron oxides, which give it its distinctive hue.

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1. Ferrisol: A type of soil that is chemically and physically similar to lateritic soil, but contains more base cations than aluminum and iron.

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Lateritic soil is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions and is used extensively for construction due to its durability and strength.

How to Memorize "lateritic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, clay-like substance rich in iron oxides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the color red and the idea of strong, durable soil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym LATERITIC to remember the definition: 'L' for Later, 'A' for A type, 'T' for The soil, 'E' for Enriched, 'R' for Rich, 'I' for In, 'T' for Tropical, and 'C' for Construction.

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