Pronunciation: /ˈsæprəˌlaɪt/
noun a soft, thoroughly decomposed and porous rock that is produced by the in-place chemical weathering of igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic rocks
A1 Saprolite is a type of weathered rock that is formed by the decomposition of rock material.
A2 Miners often encounter saprolite when digging for minerals in the ground.
B1 Geologists study the composition and formation of saprolite to understand the geological history of an area.
B2 The presence of saprolite can indicate the potential for mineral deposits in an area.
C1 Chemical analysis of saprolite can provide valuable information about the processes that have shaped the Earth's surface.
C2 The excavation of saprolite requires specialized equipment and techniques due to its unique characteristics.
formal Saprolite is a weathered rock material that forms the base of many soil profiles.
informal I heard that saprolite is just really old rock that's been sitting around for ages.
slang Dude, that saprolite stuff is like ancient rock that's been chilling forever.
figurative The artist's creativity seemed to be buried deep within the saprolite of their mind, waiting to be unearthed.
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