Definition of Laterite

1. Noun. A red soil produced by rock decay; contains insoluble deposits of ferric and aluminum oxides.

Generic synonyms: Dirt, Soil

Definition of Laterite

1. n. An argillaceous sandstone, of a red color, and much seamed; -- found in India.

Definition of Laterite

1. Noun. A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads. ¹

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Definition of Laterite

1. a type of soil [n -S]

Medical Definition of Laterite

1. An argillaceous sandstone, of a red colour, and much seamed; found in India. Origin: L. Later brick, tile: cf. F. Laterite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laterite

lateralize
lateralized
lateralizes
lateralizing
lateralled
lateralling
laterally
laterals
lateralward
laterborn
laterborns
latered
lateriflexion
laterifolious
laterigrade
laterite (current term)
laterites
lateritic
lateritious
laterization
laterizations
laterize
laterized
laterizes
laterizing
latero-
lateroabdominal
laterodeviation
lateroduction
lateroflexion

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