caliche

IPA: kɑɫiʃˈeɪ

(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.

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.