Definition

Relating to a type of soil that is typically found in cool, moist climates and is characterized by a leached, acidic layer beneath the surface.

Example

The podzolic soil in the forest is not very fertile due to its high acidity.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the podzolic soil in that area we hiked last summer?

Yeah, I remember it was quite different from what we usually see.

Right? It's fascinating how podzolic soil affects the types of plants that grow there.

Definitely! It makes the whole ecosystem unique and interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Podzolic is derived from the Russian word 'podzol', which means 'under ash' (from 'pod-' meaning under and 'zol' meaning ash). The term refers to a type of soil that is typically found under coniferous forests, characterized by a leached, ash-like layer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' ('pod-') and 'ash' ('zol') to remember that 'podzolic' refers to soil found beneath ash-like layers.

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