Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a type of soil formed from the alteration of parent material by the action of organic matter, especially plant roots, in a humid climate

“The researchers studied the unique pedalferic soil found in the region, noting its distinctive characteristics.”

2. noun

a type of soil formed from the alteration of parent material by the action of organic matter, especially plant roots, in a humid climate

“The pedalferic soil was rich in nutrients and ideal for farming.”