base-rich
chiefly Ecology
adjective
Rich in basic ions (typically calcium and magnesium).
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Soil Science.
- potamological
- potamologist
- potamology
- potamometer
- potamoplankton
- pot and pan
- pot annealing
- pot arch
- potarite
- potash
- potash alum
- potashery
- potash feldspar
- potash glass
- potash kettle
- potash-lime
- potash lye
- potash mica
- potash soap
- potash works
- potassamide
- potassian
- potassic
- potassium
- potassium chloride