1. describing soil that has undergone podzolization, a process where acidic conditions cause leaching of minerals and organic matter from upper soil layers
Usage: soil science; technical

Examples

• The podzolized soil showed distinct gray and brown layers.
• Forest soils in northern regions are often podzolized due to acidic leaf litter.
• The geologist identified podzolized horizons in the soil profile.
• Podzolized soils typically have low fertility in their upper layers.
• The research focused on podzolized forest soils in boreal regions.
• Agricultural productivity was limited by the podzolized nature of the soil.