arenaceous

An obsolete adjective meaning sandy or consisting of sand; rarely used in modern English.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее песчаный или состоящий из песка; редко используется в современном английском языке.esAdjetivo poco común que significa arenoso, compuesto de arena o similar a la arena; también puede referirse a algo granular o friable. Se usa raramente en inglés moderno.frAdjectif littéraire ou technique qui signifie sableux, composé de sable ou qui contient du sable ; utilisé surtout en géologie et en botanique, rare dans l’usage courant.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das sandig bedeutet oder aus Sand bestehend; im modernen Englisch selten verwendet.ptAdjetivo pouco comum que significa arenoso ou composto de areia; é raro no inglês atual.zh过时形容词，意为沙质的或由沙子组成的；在现代英语中很少使用。arصفة قديمة تعني رملي أو مكوَّن من الرمل؛ قليلة الاستعمال في الإنجليزية الحديثة.

1. Sandy or sand-like C2 formal

   Resembling, containing, or abounding in sand; often used to describe soil or geological features.

   • The arenaceous soil of the desert is not suitable for farming.
   • Geologists studied the arenaceous layers of the ancient seabed.
   • The plant thrives in arenaceous environments with good drainage.

   ruПесчаныйesArenoso o similar a la arenafrArénacédesandigptArenosozh砂质的arرملي

   Sinônimos: grittysandy

2. Growing in sandy areas C2 formal

   Describing plants that naturally grow in sandy or arid habitats.

   • Cacti are typical arenaceous plants adapted to dry conditions.
   • The arenaceous flora of the coastal dunes includes several rare species.
   • Botanists cataloged the arenaceous vegetation of the inland desert.

   ruРастущий в песчаных местахesArenícola (para plantas)frPsammophiledeIn sandigen Gebieten wachsendptCresce em áreas arenosaszh生于沙地的arالنابت في الرمال

   Sinônimos: arenicolous

• more arenaceous comparative form
• most arenaceous superlative form