Definitions

1. noun

A type of soil that contains iron- and aluminum-rich clays and forms in areas where water flows slowly, often near the water table.

“The researchers studied the unique properties of the pedalfer soil in the region.”

2. noun

A type of soil profile that forms in regions with slow-moving water, characterized by iron- and aluminum-rich clays.

“The soil scientists classified the newly discovered soil as a pedalfer due to its distinctive characteristics.”