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sap·ro·lite

 (săp′rə-līt′)
n.
Soft, thoroughly decomposed rock rich in clay and remaining in its original place.
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saprolite

(ˈsæprəʊlɪt)
n
(Geological Science) a deposit of earth, clay, silt, etc, formed by decomposition of rocks that has remained in its original site
ˌsaproˈlitic adj
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saprolite

A deposit of decomposed rock, clay, or silt that has remained in its original place.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.saprolite - a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
earth, ground - the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; "they dug into the earth outside the church"
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