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saprolite

/ˈsæp.rə.laɪt/

Traduction: Nom désignant une roche meuble et argileuse issue de l'altération sur place de la roche mère, qui reste en position originale.

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/ˈsæp.rə.laɪt/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant une roche meuble et argileuse issue de l'altération sur place de la roche mère, qui reste en position originale.

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.

  1. Weathered rock depositC2formalscientific

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

    frSaprolite

    • 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.
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