caliche

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

1. (countable, uncountable) A crude form of sodium nitrate from South America; used as a fertilizer.
2. (countable, uncountable) A layer of hard clay subsoil or sedimentary rock; hardpan.

Συνώνυμα

hardpan

sabach

tepetate

orterde

nari

calcareous crust

calcic horizon

hard disk

croute calcaire

Μεταφράσεις

nitrat de Xile

caliche

crostone

Caliche

caliche

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/kəˈlit͡ʃi/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

From Spanish caliche, from Latin calx (“pebble”); compare chalk.