LATERITE

laterite

(noun) a red soil produced by rock decay; contains insoluble deposits of ferric and aluminum oxides

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

laterite (plural laterites)

A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.

Synonyms

• murram

Anagrams

• literate, litteræ, teretial

Source: Wiktionary

Lat"er*ite, n. Etym: [L. later brick, tile: cf. F. latérite.] (Geol.)

Definition: An argillaceous sandstone, of a red color, and much seamed; -- found in India.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition