caliche

/kəˈliːtʃi/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of hard, compact, and often alkaline soil or sediment, typically found in arid or semi-arid regions.

“The hikers had to trek through the caliche terrain to reach the summit.”

Synonyms

  • alkali soil
  • calcareous soil

Antonyms

  • acid soil
  • moist soil