leptosol

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Etymology

From lepto- +‎ -sol.

Noun

leptosol (plural leptosols)

  1. A very shallow soil over hard rock or highly calcareous or stony material.
    Leptosols are unattractive soils for rainfed agriculture because of their inability to hold water.

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