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lateritic

lat·er·ite
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lat-uh-rahyt]
    • /ˈlæt əˌraɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lat-uh-rahyt]
    • /ˈlæt əˌraɪt/

Definitions of lateritic word

  • noun lateritic a reddish ferruginous soil formed in tropical regions by the decomposition of the underlying rocks. 1
  • noun lateritic a similar soil formed of materials deposited by water. 1
  • noun lateritic any soil produced by the decomposition of the rocks beneath it. 1
  • noun lateritic Of or pertaining to laterite. 1

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Origin of lateritic

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Latin later brick, tile + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Lateritic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lateritic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lateritic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with lateritic

  • lateritic soils form under what climatic conditions?

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