pedalfer

[ pi-dal-fer ]
/ pɪˈdæl fər /

noun

a soil rich in alumina and iron, with few or no carbonates.
Compare pedocal.

Origin of pedalfer

1925–30; ped-3 + Latin al(ūmen) alum1 + fer(rum) iron

British Dictionary definitions for pedalfer

pedalfer
/ (pɪˈdælfə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for pedalfer

C20: pedo- ² + alum + -fer, from Latin ferrum iron

Scientific definitions for pedalfer

pedalfer
[ pĭ-dălfər ]

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.