Saprolite

Translation of "saprolite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsæprəlaɪt/

saprolite

saprolites pl

The geologist studied the saprolite to understand the weathering processes.

Геолог изучал сапролит, чтобы понять процессы выветривания.

Noun

/ˈsæprəlaɪt/

A weathered or decomposed rock that remains in its original place and has not been transported, often found in the lower layers of soil.

The geologist studied the saprolite to understand the weathering processes of the region.

Adjective

/ˈsæprəlaɪt/

Relating to, consisting of, or derived from saprolite.

The saprolite layer exhibited high porosity compared with the underlying bedrock.