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residual soil

/rɪˈzɪdʒuəl sɔɪl/

Tradução: Solo que se forma no local a partir do intemperismo da rocha subjacente, em contraste com o solo transportado de outro lugar pelo vento, água ou gelo.

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/rɪˈzɪdʒuəl sɔɪl/C1formalscientific
  • ptSolo que se forma no local a partir do intemperismo da rocha subjacente, em contraste com o solo transportado de outro lugar pelo vento, água ou gelo.

Soil that forms in place from the weathering of the underlying bedrock, as opposed to being transported from another location by wind, water, or ice.

  1. Soil formed in placeC1formal

    Soil that develops directly from the weathering of the underlying bedrock, remaining at its original location.

    ptSolo residual

    • Residual soil is often found on stable, flat plateaus.
    • Geologists study residual soil to understand local rock composition.
    • The clay-rich residual soil in this region is ideal for pottery.