noun
- a soil type characterized by the accumulation of calcium carbonate, typically found in arid and semi-arid regions
Usage: geology; soil science
Examples
- The pedocal soils of the Great Plains are rich in calcium carbonate.
- Farmers in pedocal regions often deal with alkaline soil conditions.
- The geologist identified the sample as a typical pedocal from the desert Southwest.
- Pedocal formation occurs when evaporation exceeds precipitation over long periods.
- The white chalky layer in the soil profile indicated a pedocal soil type.
- Agricultural practices must be adapted to the high pH levels found in pedocal soils.