podzolize

/ˈpɒdzəlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into, or to form podzol, a type of acidic soil found in coniferous forests.

“The peat bogs in the region podzolize over time, becoming increasingly infertile.”

Synonyms

  • acidify
  • leach

Antonyms

  • enrich
  • fertilize