1. ancient soils that have been preserved in the geological record, often buried by sediments or other materials
Usage: geological; scientific

Examples

• The paleosols found in the rock layers provided evidence of ancient climate conditions.
• Geologists studied the paleosols to understand how vegetation changed over millions of years.
• The red paleosols indicated that the region once had a warm, humid climate.
• Researchers discovered well-preserved paleosols beneath the volcanic ash deposits.
• The paleosols contained fossilized root systems from prehistoric plants.
• Analysis of paleosols helps scientists reconstruct ancient ecosystems.