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saprolite

/ˈsæp.rə.laɪt/

Übersetzung: Verwitterungsrückstand aus Ton und zersetztem Gestein, der an Ort und Stelle aus dem darunterliegenden Festgestein entstanden ist.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsæp.rə.laɪt/

A noun referring to a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that remains in its original place, formed by the in-place weathering of bedrock.

  • 🇩🇪Verwitterungsrückstand aus Ton und zersetztem Gestein, der an Ort und Stelle aus dem darunterliegenden Festgestein entstanden ist.
  1. Weathered rock deposit C2 formal scientific

    A soft, clay-rich, thoroughly decomposed rock that forms in place through the chemical weathering of bedrock, often retaining the original rock's texture.

    • The geologist studied the saprolite layer to understand the region's weathering history.
    • Saprolite is commonly found beneath the soil in tropical and subtropical regions.
    • The construction project was delayed due to the unstable saprolite beneath the foundation.

    🇩🇪Verwitterungsgestein

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