pe·dal·fer (p -d l f r)n. Soil rich in alumina and iron and deficient in carbonates, found in and characteristic of humid regions. [ped(o)- + al(uminum) + Latin ferrum, iron.] |
pedalfer [pɪˈdælfə]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a type of zonal soil deficient in lime but containing deposits of aluminium and iron, found in wet areas, esp those with high temperatures Compare pedocal
[pedo-2 + alum + -fer, from Latin ferrum iron]
| pedalfer (p-dlfr) Soil that is characterized by an abundance of aluminum and iron oxides. Pedalfers are common in humid regions and are deposited in the B horizon of ABC soils, through leaching. |
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