adjective
- containing, composed of, or resembling sand; sandy
Usage: technical or formal; chiefly used in geology and soil science
Examples
- The arenose soil in the desert region made agriculture difficult.
- Geologists identified the arenose deposits as evidence of ancient riverbeds.
- The beach's arenose composition was ideal for construction projects.
- Arenose sediments are commonly found in coastal areas.
- The arenose texture of the sample indicated high sand content.