adjective
- relating to or containing marl, a type of sedimentary rock composed of clay and lime
Usage: geological
Examples
- The marlitic deposits in the quarry were rich in calcium carbonate.
- Geologists identified marlitic layers in the rock formation.
- The marlitic soil was ideal for certain types of agriculture.
- Ancient marlitic sediments revealed clues about past climate conditions.
- The marlitic limestone showed distinctive layering patterns.