caliche
IPA: kɑɫiʃˈeɪ
noun
- (mineralogy) A crude form of sodium nitrate from South America; used as a fertilizer.
- (Texas) A layer of hard clay subsoil or sedimentary rock; hardpan.
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Examples of "caliche" in Sentences
- Alguashte is a caliche word of rural origen.
- Alguashte is a caliche word of rural origin.
- However, caliche can also form in other ways.
- Another popular hike is to the Island's caliche forest.
- Plants can contribute to the formation of caliche as well.
- Open and Caliche Top Buggies made in the most fashionable style.
- Caliche beds can cause many problems when trying to grow plants.
- Caliche is a sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate.
- Caliche the calcium carbonate mineral is used in construction worldwide.
- For caliche subsoil, break a hole through it so the plant has adequate drainage.