regosol

reh-goh-sohl

Definitions

1. noun

A type of soil with a low content of humus, characterized by a high proportion of sand and low levels of nutrients.

“The regosol soil in the arid region made it difficult to grow crops without extensive irrigation.”

Synonyms

  • arid soil
  • desert soil

Antonyms

  • fertile soil
  • humus-rich soil