Definition

To change soil into a type that is acidic and has a leached layer, typically found in cool, moist climates.

Example

The forest soil began to podzolize due to the heavy rainfall and acidic conditions.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about how some soils can podzolize with the right conditions?

Yeah, it's fascinating how that transformation happens over time.

I wonder what factors contribute to making soil podzolize more quickly.

I think it's mostly about moisture and acidity levels in the environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Podzolize → It is formed from "podzol" (from Russian *podzol*, meaning under soil) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "podzolize" means to transform soil into podzol, a type of soil characterized by leaching and accumulation of iron and aluminum.

Memory Tip

Think of transforming soil into a specific type called podzol — the suffix '-ize' means to make or become, so podzolize means to make soil into podzol.

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