desert soils

A form of desert soil — A soil variety typically found in arid climates, usually with little leaching and minimal humus content. Referred to as an "aridisol" in the nomenclature of the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of desert soil
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