lithosere

/ˌlɪθoʊˈsɛri/ or /ˌlɪθoʊˈsɪri/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of soil profile that forms on rock or stone, often characterized by a distinct change in soil type or texture.

“The geologist studied the lithosere to understand how it was formed over thousands of years.”

Synonyms

  • pedogenesis
  • soil profile

Antonyms

  • pedoclimate