podzol

/ˈpoʊdzɒl/ POH-zol

Definitions

1. noun

A type of soil rich in organic matter, characteristic of cool, wet climates and often associated with coniferous forests.

“The remote forest area featured a unique mixture of spruce and fir trees growing in the acidic podzol soil.”

Synonyms

  • acid soil
  • podsol

Antonyms

  • alkaline soil
  • basic soil