laterite
名詞
UK/ˈlæt.ᵊr.aɪt/
US/ˈlæt̬.ə.raɪt/
定義 laterite 名詞
- Uncountable(不可数名词)geology(地质学)
A type of reddish soil, rich in iron and aluminum, commonly found in tropical regions.
红土；砖红壤（一种含铁和铝的红色黏土，常见于热带地区）
The laterite in this region makes it difficult to farm.
这个地区的红土使得耕作变得困难。
The color of laterite comes from its high content of iron oxides.
红土的颜色来自其高含量的氧化铁。
Laterite is found in many tropical areas.
红土在许多热带地区都能找到。