Definition of palaeosol in English:
palaeosol
(US paleosol)
noun ˈpeɪlɪə(ʊ)sɒlˈpalɪə(ʊ)sɒlˈpālēəˌsôl
Geology A stratum or soil horizon which was formed as a soil in a past geological age.
Example sentencesExamples
- It may be argued that this approach is compromised by climatic differences noted here between palaeosols and surface soils.
- These are not features of modern soil formation because these palaeosols were on steep slopes and excavated to improve exposure.
- Above these sedimentary rocks is a sequence of interbedded alluvial floodplain deposits and palaeosols.
- Uniformitarians believe that paleosols (ancient soil horizons) are common throughout the stratigraphic record.
- Mottling is present within the upper and lower horizons of the palaeosols.