lateritization是什么意思

n.=laterization

1. The lateritization of the soil in this area has made agriculture difficult, as the soil is nutrient-poor.
这个地区土壤的铁化作用使得农业变得困难，因为土壤中的营养物质很少。

2. The geological survey revealed evidence of lateritization in the rock formations, indicating the presence of laterite deposits in the area.
地质调查揭示了岩石中铁化作用的证据，表明该地区存在铁土矿床。

lateritization refers to the process by which a rock or soil undergoes the formation of laterite, a type of soil rich in iron and aluminum oxides. This process typically occurs in tropical or subtropical regions with high rainfall.