caliche

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

caliche

Synonymes

hardpan

sabach

tepetate

orterde

nari

calcareous crust

calcic horizon

hard disk

croute calcaire

Traductions

nitrat de Xile

crostone

Caliche

caliche

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/kəˈlit͡ʃi/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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