adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of chernozem (a type of dark, fertile soil rich in humus, typically found in temperate grasslands)
Usage: technical; soil science
Examples
- The chernozemic soils of the Ukrainian steppes are among the most fertile in the world.
- Farmers prize chernozemic earth for its high organic content and natural productivity.
- The region's chernozemic profile makes it ideal for grain cultivation.
- Chernozemic soil development requires centuries of grassland vegetation and specific climate conditions.